Fairgreens Golf Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Fairgreens Golf Club Dam, located in Jackson, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1973.


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Summary

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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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.