Royal Oak Golf Course Pond No. 1 Dam
Royal Oak Golf Course Pond No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Royal Oak Golf Course Pond No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Royal Oak Golf Course Pond No. 1 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 Stillmeadow Golf Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Ninemile Creek near Ross.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Nearest City | Ross |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Ninemile Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.04722, -84.27056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Stillmeadow Golf Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00266 |
| Federal ID | OH00266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |