Dams in Hocking County, Ohio
15Total Dams
4High Hazard
8Significant
Dam Safety in Hocking County, Ohio
Hocking County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 8 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Hocking County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Old Man's Cave Lake Dam at 64 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Man's Cave Lake Dam | High | Poor | 64 | Water Supply | 1972 |
| Lake Of The Four Seasons Dam | High | Satisfactory | 49 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Lake Logan Dam | High | Poor | 43 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Holiday Haven Lake Dam I | High | Satisfactory | 38 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Lake Eagle Claw Dam | Significant | Fair | 54 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Happy Hills Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 44 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Lake Rice Dam | Significant | Fair | 32 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Lake Arrowhead Dam | Significant | Fair | 29 | Recreation | |
| Hidden Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 28 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii | Significant | Poor | 27 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Sand Run Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 25 | Debris Control | 1964 |
| Lake Deerfoot Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | |
| Lake Tomahawk Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 36 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Camp Otterbein Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 35 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Akita Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation |