Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam
Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Ohio, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Five Rivers Metroparks (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Drylick Run near Dayton.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Dayton |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Drylick Run |
| Coordinates | 39.87389, -84.08806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Five Rivers MetroParks |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02125 |
| Federal ID | OH02125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |