Lamping Dam
Lamping Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lamping Dam
The primary purpose of Lamping Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Trib To Clear Fork near Rinard Mills.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2017.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Rinard Mills |
| River/Stream | Trib To Clear Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.62944, -81.18694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00210 |
| Federal ID | OH00210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |