Dams in Darke County, Ohio

5Total Dams
0High Hazard
3Significant

Dam Safety in Darke County, Ohio

Darke County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.

The average dam in Darke County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Wabash Structure No. 1 Dam at 37 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Wabash Structure No. 1 DamSignificantSatisfactory37Flood Risk Reduction1964
Paul's Lake DamSignificantPoor17Recreation
Ansonia Sewage Lagoon ISignificantFair12Tailings1970
Darke Co. Wildlife Area Pond No. 5 DamLowUnsatisfactory26Recreation1966
Bar-e Club Lake DamUndeterminedNot Rated32Recreation1955