Harper Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Ohio, built in 1956. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 260 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Harper Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Harper Pond 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 Edward Harper (private). It impounds the Tributary to Second Creek near Morrow.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 12/02/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Morrow |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Second Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.32250, -84.09722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Edward Harper |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00530 |
| Federal ID | OH00530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |