Powel Crosley Lake Dam
Powel Crosley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Powel Crosley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Powel Crosley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cincinnati Nature Center (private). It impounds the Tributary To Salt Run near South Milford.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 06/14/2024.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Nearest City | South Milford |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Salt Run |
| Coordinates | 39.12389, -84.24333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cincinnati Nature Center |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00264 |
| Federal ID | OH00264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |