R & F Lamira Freshwater Dam
R & F Lamira Freshwater Dam is an earth dam located in Belmont County, Ohio, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About R & F Lamira Freshwater Dam
The primary purpose of R & F Lamira Freshwater 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 Eagle Creek Farm Tag Holdings Llc. It impounds the Tributary To Mcmahon Creek near Warnock.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 229 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 10/05/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Nearest City | Warnock |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mcmahon Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.02639, -80.96250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 229 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,414 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Eagle Creek Farm Tag Holdings LLC |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01104 |
| Federal ID | OH01104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |