Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam

TRIBUTARY TO SPOON RIVER· Adams, Ohio· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 77.9% in OH)
Dam Length388 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge102 cfs
NID IDOH00256

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: May 29, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Randy and Sherrie Lakes

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam?

Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 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 Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam?

Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam is owned by Randy and Sherrie Lakes (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam?

Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 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 Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam?

Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam last inspected?

Laycock Farm Pond No. 2 Dam was last inspected on May 29, 2013. 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.