Dams in Putnam County, Ohio

3Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant

Dam Safety in Putnam County, Ohio

Putnam County has 3 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.

The average dam in Putnam County is 32 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Yellow Creek Upground Reservoir at 30 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Ottawa Upground ReservoirHighFair22Water Supply1972
Yellow Creek Upground ReservoirSignificantSatisfactory30Water Supply2006
Fort Jennings Wwt LagoonSignificantSatisfactory15Debris Control2002