West Fork Of Mill Creek Dam
West Fork Of Mill Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Ohio, built in 1952. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About West Fork Of Mill Creek Dam
The primary purpose of West Fork Of Mill Creek Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usace - Louisville District (federal). It impounds the West Fork Of Mill Creek near Woodland.
The dam stands 106 feet tall and stretches 3,966 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 183 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2025.
At 106 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Woodland |
| River/Stream | West Fork Of Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.26031, -84.49568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,966 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 183 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00029 |
| Federal ID | OH00029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |