Pomeroy Pond No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, Ohio, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 190 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Pomeroy Pond No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Pomeroy Pond No. 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Double Eagle Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary to Alum Creek near Cheshire.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 12/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | Cheshire |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Alum Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.24250, -82.95194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 255 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Double Eagle Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00749 |
| Federal ID | OH00749 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |