Bates Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Ohio, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 330 ft long, taller than 87% 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 Bates Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bates Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marvin L. Bates (private). It impounds the Tributary to Hale Run near Costonia.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/2024.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Costonia |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Hale Run |
| Coordinates | 40.47250, -80.68167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marvin L. Bates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00865 |
| Federal ID | OH00865 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |