South Montgomery County Low Dam
South Montgomery County Low Dam is a concrete dam located in Montgomery County, Ohio, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About South Montgomery County Low Dam
The primary purpose of South Montgomery County Low Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Miami Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Great Miami River near West Carrollton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 825 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,647 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 05/04/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | West Carrollton |
| River/Stream | Great Miami River |
| Coordinates | 39.68000, -84.24639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,647 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Miami Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02133 |
| Federal ID | OH02133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |