Fairgreens Golf Club Dam, located in Jackson, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1973.
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With a height of 20 feet and a length of 380 feet, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 26.8 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.8 acres. The dam is situated on a tributary to Sugar Creek and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Fairgreens Golf Club Dam is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2017. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 15.4 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.07 square miles. In the event of an emergency, the dam is subject to an inspection frequency of 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity.
Fairgreens Golf Club Dam is an essential part of the local water resource infrastructure, providing both recreational opportunities and flood control benefits. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Fairgreens Golf Club Dam are crucial to ensure public safety and the sustainable management of water supplies in the region.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO SUGAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
26.8 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
20 |
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