Kenridge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 370 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 Kenridge Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kenridge Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kenridge Lake Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the North Branch Sycamore Creek near Montgomery.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | North Branch Sycamore Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.25167, -84.36611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kenridge Lake Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01701 |
| Federal ID | OH01701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |