Oeder Lake No. 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Ohio, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 2,750 ft long, taller than 85% 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 Oeder Lake No. 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Oeder Lake No. 3 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard Oeder (private). It impounds the Tributary to Bigfoot Run near South Lebanon.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 2,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 199 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 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 05/01/2024.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | South Lebanon |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Bigfoot Run |
| Coordinates | 39.34861, -84.18278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 122 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard Oeder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00537 |
| Federal ID | OH00537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |