Bethel Upground Reservoir No. 2
Bethel Upground Reservoir No. 2 is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bethel Upground Reservoir No. 2
The primary purpose of Bethel Upground Reservoir No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Bethel (local government). It impounds the Cloverlick Creek - Offstream near Batavia.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 2,660 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 05/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Nearest City | Batavia |
| River/Stream | Cloverlick Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 38.98472, -84.06778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Bethel |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02786 |
| Federal ID | OH02786 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |