Tanager Woods Lake Dam
Tanager Woods Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tanager Woods Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tanager Woods Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tanager Woods Lake Association (private). It impounds the Tributary To Polk Run near Branch Hill.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Branch Hill |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Polk Run |
| Coordinates | 39.25639, -84.31333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tanager Woods Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01711 |
| Federal ID | OH01711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |