Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam
Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ross County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Valley Vista Golf Course 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 Valley Vista Golf Corp. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Paint Creek near Bourneville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross |
| Nearest City | Bourneville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Paint Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.24667, -83.25444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Valley Vista Golf Corp. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02372 |
| Federal ID | OH02372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |