Siemer Pond Dam

Siemer Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio, built in 1944. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Siemer Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Siemer Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Albert F. Siemer (private). It impounds the Tributary To Dotson Creek near Hatfield.

The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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 04/13/2022.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyPerry
Nearest CityHatfield
River/StreamTributary To Dotson Creek
Coordinates39.60056, -82.07222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32 acre-ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge266 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAlbert F. Siemer
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00796
Federal IDOH00796
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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