Dams in Preble County, Ohio
15Total Dams
5High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Preble County, Ohio
Preble County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Preble County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Lakengren Dam at 74 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lakengren Dam | High | Poor | 74 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Rush Run Lake Dam | High | Fair | 53 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Four Eagles Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 45 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Paradise Lakes - South Lake Dam | High | Poor | 40 | Recreation | 1946 |
| Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam | High | Fair | 32 | Recreation | 1946 |
| Cross Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 31 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Four Mile Creek Site 10 | Significant | Satisfactory | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2000 |
| College Corner Upground Reservoir No. 2 | Significant | Poor | 14 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Thor Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 39 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Goose Creek Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | 1993 |
| Four Mile Creek Site 9b Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Debris Control | 1995 |
| Lake Valhalla Dam | Low | Poor | 26 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 23 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1997 |
| Four Mile Creek Site 14 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 22 | Debris Control | 1998 |
| Halls Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 13 | Recreation | 1935 |