Hamilton County Anglers Lake Dam
Hamilton County Anglers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hamilton County Anglers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hamilton County Anglers Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hamilton County Anglers, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Shayler Run near Perintown.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Nearest City | Perintown |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Shayler Run |
| Coordinates | 39.11111, -84.23111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 871 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hamilton County Anglers, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00263 |
| Federal ID | OH00263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |