Dams in Coshocton County, Ohio
10Total Dams
3High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Coshocton County, Ohio
Coshocton County has 10 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Coshocton County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mohawk Dam at 111 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Dam | High | Not Available | 111 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1937 |
| Wills Creek Dam | High | Not Available | 87 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1936 |
| Sunset Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam | Significant | Poor | 49 | Tailings | 1962 |
| Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex | Significant | Poor | 35 | Tailings | |
| Forest Hill Lake Camping Dam | Significant | Poor | 31 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 34 | Debris Control | 1989 |
| Herbert Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 26 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 25 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Moore Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1975 |