Moe Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Moe Pond Dam, located in Fairfield, Ohio, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1975.


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Summary

This earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes and stands at a height of 19 feet with a length of 630 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 60.8 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.7 acres, with a drainage area of 0.05 square miles.

Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Moe Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is deemed satisfactory in condition as of the last assessment in March 2017. Despite being uncontrolled in terms of spillway and outlet gates, the dam is maintained within acceptable safety standards, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.

Situated along a tributary to the Hocking River, Moe Pond Dam provides essential water resource management for the local area while offering recreational opportunities for visitors. With a focus on safety and risk management, the authorities continue to monitor and assess the dam to uphold its role in the community and protect against potential hazards.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

630

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO HOCKING RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.7

Drainage Area

0.05

Nid Storage

60.8

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

19
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.