Rouster Lake Dam
Rouster Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rouster Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rouster Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Daniel S. Rouster (private). It impounds the Tributary To Lick Fork near Craver.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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 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 05/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Nearest City | Craver |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Lick Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.17556, -84.16417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,406 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Daniel S. Rouster |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01373 |
| Federal ID | OH01373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |