Paulmeadows Lake Dam
Paulmeadows Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Ohio, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Paulmeadows Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paulmeadows Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paulmeadows Lake Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tributary To Polk Run near Sixteen Mile Stand.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/03/2024.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Sixteen Mile Stand |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Polk Run |
| Coordinates | 39.28500, -84.33000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paulmeadows Lake Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00193 |
| Federal ID | OH00193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |