Cedar Hill Campground Lake Dam
Cedar Hill Campground Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Highland County, Ohio, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cedar Hill Campground Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Hill Campground Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Binder Enterprises Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Lees Creek near Centerfield.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 124 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Highland |
| Nearest City | Centerfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Lees Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.36500, -83.51556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Binder Enterprises Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00305 |
| Federal ID | OH00305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |