Sycamore Creek Lake Dam
Sycamore Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Ohio. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sycamore Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sycamore Creek 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 Sycamore Creek Country Club (private). It impounds the Tributary To Clear Creek near Springboro.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2021.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Springboro |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.56667, -84.22000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Sycamore Creek Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02607 |
| Federal ID | OH02607 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |