Red Hill Farm Dam No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Red Hill Farm Dam No.


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Summary

1, located in Guernsey, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1994 with a primary purpose of irrigation. With a height of 47.7 feet and a length of 600 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.7 acres. Situated near the tributary to Brushy Fork, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for agricultural needs in the area.

Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Red Hill Farm Dam No. 1 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safe operation. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in September 2017. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unavailable, indicating a potential area for improvement in terms of disaster preparedness and risk management.

As a key water resource infrastructure in the region, Red Hill Farm Dam No. 1 serves as a vital component for irrigation purposes and water storage. With its location in a rural area and connection to a significant water source, the dam's maintenance and monitoring by the state regulatory agency are essential to safeguarding the surrounding community and enhancing the resilience of the local water supply in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1994

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

47.7

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO BRUSHY FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.7

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

192

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

48
       
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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.