Snyder's Horse Farm Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dover Dam Dover Dam - Fairfield Levee
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Snyder's Horse Farm Pond Dam, located in Dover, Ohio, was completed in 1961 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, designed by SCS, is an earth structure standing at a height of 25.4 feet and stretching 480 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 31.3 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 2.5 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.09 square miles.
Managed by a private owner, Snyder's Horse Farm Pond Dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio. Despite a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor as of the last inspection in July 2020. With an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam poses a potential risk that may necessitate risk management measures in the future to ensure public safety and the integrity of the structure.
Situated along a tributary to the Tuscarawas River, Snyder's Horse Farm Pond Dam offers a picturesque setting for recreational activities. While the dam's condition may raise concerns, its historical significance and contribution to the local water resource system make it an essential feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support for continued safe and sustainable use.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
25.4 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO TUSCARAWAS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
31.3 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Snyder's Horse Farm Pond Dam