Lincoln Heights Upground Reservoir
Lincoln Heights Upground Reservoir is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Ohio, built in 1942. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lincoln Heights Upground Reservoir
The primary purpose of Lincoln Heights Upground Reservoir 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 Southwestern Ohio Water Company (public utility). It impounds the Offstream near Lincoln Heights.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. 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 06/10/2021.
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 | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Lincoln Heights |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.24278, -84.45250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Southwestern Ohio Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01703 |
| Federal ID | OH01703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |