Miami-whitewater Forest Lake Dam
Miami-whitewater Forest Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Miami-whitewater Forest Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Miami-whitewater Forest Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Great Parks Of Hamilton County (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Dry Fork Whitewater River near Harrison.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,984 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Dry Fork Whitewater River |
| Coordinates | 39.25917, -84.74639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,984 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,984 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 614 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,524 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Great Parks of Hamilton County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00192 |
| Federal ID | OH00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |