Equinus (legendary Run) Lake Dam
Equinus (legendary Run) Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 2001. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Equinus (legendary Run) Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Equinus (legendary Run) Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 9042-023 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Ninemile Creek near Ohio River.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 06/26/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Nearest City | Ohio River |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Ninemile Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.03028, -84.28250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,689 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 9042-023 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03032 |
| Federal ID | OH03032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |