Lake Marinole Dam
Lake Marinole Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Marinole Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Marinole Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Marinole Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Holes Creek near Kettering.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Kettering |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Holes Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.67250, -84.15917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 842 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Marinole Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00423 |
| Federal ID | OH00423 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |