Lakes in Athens County, Ohio
5 lakes counted in Athens County - the largest is Dow Lake at 161 acres.
5
Lakes Counted
161 acres
Largest - Dow Lake
39 ft
Deepest - Lake Snowden
Athens County, highlighted, with its largest counted lakes dotted. Outlines from Census boundary data.
All Counted Lakes
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dow Lake | Athens | 161 acres | 36 ft |
| 2 | Lake Snowden | Athens | 143 acres | 39 ft |
| 3 | Fox Lake | Athens | 52 acres | 21 ft |
| 4 | Margaret Creek Conservancy District Reservoir | Athens | 28.7 acres | None |
| 5 | Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Ash Pond (historical) | Athens | 25.7 acres | None |
Sources: Ohio DNR lake data; USGS. Verified October 28, 2026.