Paint Creek Dam
Ohio — Highland County — PAINT CREEK
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Highland |
| River | PAINT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.25056, -83.35457 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| NID Storage | 145,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,190 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 31, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Other Name | Paint Creek Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.