Cross Pond Dam

Cross Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Preble County, Ohio, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Cross Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Cross Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rick Cross (private). It impounds the Tributary To Trippetts Branch near Camden.

The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2021.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyPreble
Nearest CityCamden
River/StreamTributary To Trippetts Branch
Coordinates39.64111, -84.65278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage39 acre-ft
Max Storage39 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge90 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRick Cross
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/20/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00160
Federal IDOH00160
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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