Zf Batavia Retention Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 785 ft long. 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 Zf Batavia Retention Basin Dam
The primary purpose of Zf Batavia Retention Basin Dam 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 Irg Batavia I, LLC. It impounds the Tributary to Fourmile Run near Batavia.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 785 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 05/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Nearest City | Batavia |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Fourmile Run |
| Coordinates | 39.06806, -84.12139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 785 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 244 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Irg Batavia I, LLC |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01357 |
| Federal ID | OH01357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |