Dams in Licking County, Ohio
17Total Dams
2High Hazard
7Significant
Dam Safety in Licking County, Ohio
Licking County has 17 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 7 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 7 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Licking County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mcclain Lake Dam at 40 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawes Arboretum Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 22 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1954 |
| Buckeye Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1832 |
| Christian Center Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 27 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Mills Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Lake Otto Dam | Significant | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Owens Corning Science & Tech Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 24 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Decker Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 23 | Recreation | 1993 |
| Bader Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 22 | Water Supply | 1961 |
| Newark Low Head Dam | Significant | Fair | 22 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Mcclain Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 40 | Recreation | 2018 |
| Dogwood Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 38 | Recreation | 1968 |
| High Lands Golf Club Dam | Low | Poor | 31 | Water Supply | 1988 |
| Hoar Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 26 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Sycamore Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 21 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Grubb Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 21 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Mirror Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 17 | Recreation | |
| Highland Estates Hoa Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 36 | Recreation | 1990 |