Dams in Pickaway County, Ohio
10Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Pickaway County, Ohio
Pickaway 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Pickaway County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hargus Lake Dam at 66 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hargus Lake Dam | High | Poor | 66 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Deer Creek Dam - New Holland Dike | High | Not Available | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Terry Thompson Dam | Significant | Poor | 27 | Recreation | 1995 |
| Christal Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 22 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Clark Lake No. 2 Dam | Low | Poor | 40 | Recreation | |
| Foxlair Farms Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 27 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Fortney Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Slate Run Metro Park Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1993 |
| Vancamp Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Dunlap Lake No. 1 Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1954 |