Roemer Lake Dam
Roemer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Ohio, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Roemer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Roemer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jpr Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Newman Run near South Lebanon.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 05/07/2024.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | South Lebanon |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Newman Run |
| Coordinates | 39.53083, -84.13500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 374 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JPR Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00561 |
| Federal ID | OH00561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |