Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam

TRIBUTARY TO CAESAR CREEK· Greene, Ohio· Built 1954· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.7% in OH)
Dam Length725 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge295 cfs
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDOH00208

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Greene County Fish & Game Assn.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam?

Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam?

Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam is owned by Greene County Fish & Game Assn. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam built?

Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam?

Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam?

Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam last inspected?

Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam was last inspected on March 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.