Wiemeyer Lake Dam
Wiemeyer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clermont County, Ohio, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wiemeyer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wiemeyer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wild Rose Properties, Ltd (private). It impounds the Tributary To Lick Fork near Craver.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 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 05/14/2024.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Nearest City | Craver |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Lick Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.15889, -84.18278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wild Rose Properties, LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02675 |
| Federal ID | OH02675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |