Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam
Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Ohio, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Snow Hill Inc. Lake 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 Snowhill Country Club, Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Fork Little Miami River near Lynchburg.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Fork Little Miami River |
| Coordinates | 39.35111, -83.71056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 239 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Snowhill Country Club, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01410 |
| Federal ID | OH01410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |