Caesar Creek Dam - Saddle Dike 2
Caesar Creek Dam - Saddle Dike 2 is a rockfill dam located in Warren County, Ohio, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Caesar Creek Dam - Saddle Dike 2
The primary purpose of Caesar Creek Dam - Saddle Dike 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usace - Louisville District (federal). It impounds the Caesar Creek near Oregonia.
The dam stands 180 feet tall and stretches 2,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,830 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 242,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 237 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/23/2020.
At 180 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Oregonia |
| River/Stream | Caesar Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.52693, -84.00960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 180 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 242,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 242,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,830 acres |
| Drainage Area | 237 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Louisville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00927 |
| Federal ID | OH00927S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |