Dams in Athens County, Ohio
10Total Dams
7High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Athens County, Ohio
Athens County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Athens County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Tom Jenkins Dam at 84 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Jenkins Dam | High | Not Available | 84 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1950 |
| Dow Lake Dam | High | Fair | 66 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Margaret Creek Structure No. 2 | High | Fair | 60 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Margaret Creek Structure No. 6 | High | Poor | 42 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Margaret Creek Structure No. 4 | High | Fair | 34 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 |
| Margaret Creek Structure No. 1 | High | Satisfactory | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1972 |
| Nesbitt Pond Dam | High | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Rainbow Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 31 | Recreation | |
| Margaret Creek Structure No. 5 | Significant | Satisfactory | 29 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Avis Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Debris Control | 1997 |