Dams in Fayette County, Ohio

3Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Fayette County, Ohio

Fayette County has 3 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.

The average dam in Fayette County is 47 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Star Lite Lake Dam at 25 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Washington Court House Ug No. 1 DamHighFair21Water Supply1956
Washington Court House Ug No. 2 DamSignificantFair19Water Supply2001
Star Lite Lake DamLowPoor25Recreation