Dams in Highland County, Ohio
10Total Dams
2High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Highland County, Ohio
Highland County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Highland County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Rocky Fork Lake Dam at 74 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Fork Lake Dam | High | Poor | 74 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Paint Creek Dam - Dike | High | Not Available | 70 | 1973 | |
| Hillsboro Upground Reservoir | Significant | Poor | 48 | Water Supply | 1991 |
| Hickory Hills Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 44 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Hillsboro Reservoir No. 1 Dam | Significant | Fair | 42 | Water Supply | 1945 |
| Cedar Hill Campground Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Woodland Lake Leisure Resort Dam | Significant | Fair | 26 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Willis Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 31 | Water Supply | 1995 |
| Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam | Low | Not Available | 30 | 1973 | |
| Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam | Low | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1963 |