Dams in Meigs County, Ohio
8Total Dams
2High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Meigs County, Ohio
Meigs County has 8 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, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Meigs County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment at 131 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Rated | 131 | Tailings | |
| Forked Run Lake Dam | High | Poor | 56 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Royal Oak Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 34 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Meigs Mine No. 1 Water Supply Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 32 | Water Supply | 1973 |
| Porter Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 30 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Hidden Lakes Upper Dam | Significant | Poor | 26 | Recreation | |
| Maplewood Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 19 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Karr Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 33 | Recreation | 1974 |