Strader Lake Dam
Strader Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Strader Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Strader Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Benjamin & Corinna Alper (private). It impounds the Tributary To Ferguson Run near New Palestine.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 201 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2023.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Nearest City | New Palestine |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Ferguson Run |
| Coordinates | 38.95694, -84.22722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 201 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 695 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Benjamin & Corinna Alper |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01377 |
| Federal ID | OH01377 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |