Elk Lake Dam
Elk Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Elk Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Elk Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dayton Metro Ymca (camp Kern) (private). It impounds the Tributary To Halls Creek near South Lebanon.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | South Lebanon |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Halls Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.40000, -84.11250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 960 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dayton Metro YMCA (Camp Kern) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00544 |
| Federal ID | OH00544 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |