Peter Lake Dam
Peter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Ohio, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Peter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Peter Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 9042-003 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Dry Run near Newtown.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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 05/30/2024.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Newtown |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Dry Run |
| Coordinates | 39.10361, -84.31306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 583 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 9042-003 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01706 |
| Federal ID | OH01706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |