R & F Lamira Freshwater Dam

R & F Lamira Freshwater Dam is an earth dam located in Belmont County, Ohio, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About R & F Lamira Freshwater Dam

The primary purpose of R & F Lamira Freshwater Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eagle Creek Farm Tag Holdings Llc. It impounds the Tributary To Mcmahon Creek near Warnock.

The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 229 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 10/05/2022.

At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyBelmont
Nearest CityWarnock
River/StreamTributary To Mcmahon Creek
Coordinates40.02639, -80.96250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length365 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage229 acre-ft
Max Storage229 acre-ft
Normal Storage109 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge5,414 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerEagle Creek Farm Tag Holdings LLC
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH01104
Federal IDOH01104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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