Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Washington Co.


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Summary

Fish & Game Club Lake Dam is a private dam located in Whipple, Ohio, and serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 1959, this earthen dam stands at a height of 17.8 feet and has a length of 440 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Duck Creek and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades. The last inspection in December 2020 revealed this assessment, and the dam is scheduled for inspections every five years. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam is currently not prepared, and there is no indication of it meeting guidelines or having inundation maps prepared.

With its location offering recreational opportunities and its vital role in water resource management, the Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam is a significant structure in Washington County, Ohio. Its condition assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential infrastructure for the community and surrounding area.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

440

Dam Height

17.8

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO DUCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

0.9

Nid Storage

61

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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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.