Goodrich Lake Dam
Goodrich Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Ohio, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Goodrich Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Goodrich Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thomas G. Ruthman 2021 Spousal Trust For Anjou (private). It impounds the Tributary To Dry Run near South Lebanon.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 05/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | South Lebanon |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Dry Run |
| Coordinates | 39.39583, -84.17083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 920 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Thomas G. Ruthman 2021 Spousal Trust for Anjou |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02568 |
| Federal ID | OH02568 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |