Clermont Golf Limited Lake Dam
Clermont Golf Limited Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 1997. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clermont Golf Limited Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clermont Golf Limited Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clermont Golf Limited (private). It impounds the Bares Run near Edenton.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/16/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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 | Clermont |
| Nearest City | Edenton |
| River/Stream | Bares Run |
| Coordinates | 39.23917, -84.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,470 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Clermont Golf Limited |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00271 |
| Federal ID | OH00271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |