Siemer Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio, built in 1944. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 200 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 Siemer Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Siemer Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Albert F. Siemer (private). It impounds the Tributary to Dotson Creek near Hatfield.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Hatfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Dotson Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.60056, -82.07222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 266 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Albert F. Siemer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00796 |
| Federal ID | OH00796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |