Elk Creek Meadow Ridge Pond #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Butler County, Ohio, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 195 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Elk Creek Meadow Ridge Pond #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Elk Creek Meadow Ridge Pond #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Metroparks of Butler Co. (elk Creek Park) (local government). It impounds the Tributary to Elk Creek near Miltonville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Miltonville |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.52278, -84.45500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,118 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Metroparks of Butler Co. (elk Creek Park) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00180 |
| Federal ID | OH00180 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |