Dams in Adams County, Ohio
14Total Dams
3High Hazard
7Significant
Dam Safety in Adams County, Ohio
Adams County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 7 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 7 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Adams County is 54 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike at 84 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike | High | Fair | 84 | Tailings | 1982 |
| Mineral Springs Resort Lake Dam | High | Fair | 67 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Adams Lake Dam | High | Poor | 34 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Laycock Farm Pond No. 1 Dam | Significant | Poor | 41 | Recreation | 1945 |
| Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5 | Significant | Poor | 41 | Tailings | |
| Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 7 | Significant | Poor | 39 | Tailings | |
| Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 6 | Significant | Poor | 31 | Tailings | |
| Winchester Wwt Lagoon No. 2 | Significant | Satisfactory | 25 | Debris Control | 2004 |
| Woodland Altars Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Winchester Wwt Lagoon No. 3 | Significant | Satisfactory | 21 | Debris Control | 2004 |
| Winchester Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 28 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Cave Hill Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Fish Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 27 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 37 | Recreation |