Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam

PAINT CREEK· Highland, Ohio· Built 1973· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.5% in OH)
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDOH02364

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: Yes
Last Inspection: July 31, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USACE - Huntington District

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam?

Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond 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 Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam?

Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam is owned by USACE - Huntington District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam built?

Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam?

Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam last inspected?

Paint Creek Dam - Little Pond Dam was last inspected on July 31, 2020. 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.