Bayberry Cove Development Dam
Bayberry Cove Development Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Ohio, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bayberry Cove Development Dam
The primary purpose of Bayberry Cove Development Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Sugarcreek Township Board Of Trustees (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Little Sugar Creek near Bellbrook.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 05/28/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Bellbrook |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Little Sugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.63833, -84.10750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,805 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sugarcreek Township Board of Trustees |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02824 |
| Federal ID | OH02824 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |