Wasmer Lake Dam
Wasmer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Ohio, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wasmer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wasmer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Patricia Wasmer (private). It impounds the Tributary To Banklick Creek near Ross.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 311 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Ross |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Banklick Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.29167, -84.58833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 311 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 797 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Patricia Wasmer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01717 |
| Federal ID | OH01717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |