Dams in Shelby County, Ohio
6Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Shelby County, Ohio
Shelby County has 6 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, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Shelby County is 86 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lockington Dam at 78 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockington Dam | High | Fair | 78 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1922 |
| Lake Loramie Dam | High | Poor | 23 | Recreation | 1844 |
| Barhorst Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 33 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Sidney Lime Sludge Lagoon | Significant | Fair | 16 | Tailings | 1978 |
| Clear Creek Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 21 | Recreation | |
| Fawn Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1985 |