Pine Valley Sportsmen's Lake No. 3 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
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Summary
3 Dam, located in Jefferson County, Ohio, is a private recreational dam completed in 1964. With a height of 31 feet and a length of 215 feet, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating on its 5.4-acre surface area. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam also provides essential water storage of 58.5 acre-feet for the local community.
Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and structural integrity. However, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of its last inspection in November 2017. With a drainage area of 0.54 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 115 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its current condition assessment, Pine Valley Sportsmen's Lake No. 3 Dam remains a vital part of the community's recreational landscape and water resource management. As a private dam, it provides a unique opportunity for outdoor activities while also serving a crucial function in storing water for the surrounding area. With ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight, efforts are being made to ensure the dam's continued safety and effectiveness for both recreation and water resource purposes in the future.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
215 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO PINEY FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.54 |
Nid Storage |
58.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh
|
78cfs |
Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh
|
58cfs |
Kings Creek At Weirton
|
44cfs |
Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh
|
92cfs |
Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh
|
32cfs |
Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove
|
183cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Pine Valley Sportsmen's Lake No. 3 Dam