Dams in Scioto County, Ohio
14Total Dams
8High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Scioto County, Ohio
Scioto County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 8 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Scioto County is 66 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Turkey Creek Lake Dam at 54 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Lake Dam | High | Poor | 54 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Big Bear Lake Dam | High | Poor | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1972 |
| Kinskey Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 35 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Wolfden Lake Dam | High | Fair | 27 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Lake Emma Dam | High | Fair | 27 | Recreation | 1987 |
| Roosevelt Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 26 | Recreation | 1934 |
| Bear Creek Lake Dam | High | Fair | 26 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Pond Lick Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 21 | Recreation | 1938 |
| Scioto County Sludge Lagoon | Significant | Fair | 46 | Tailings | 1980 |
| Lake Margaret Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 35 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Elks Country Club Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 28 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Mcbride Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 21 | Recreation | |
| Lewis Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1990 |
| Scioto Hills Baptist Camp Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 33 | Recreation | 1950 |