Clear Creek Lake Dam
Clear Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Ohio. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clear Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clear Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 0141-003 (private). It impounds the Miami And Erie Feeder Canal near Piqua.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 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 10/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Piqua |
| River/Stream | Miami And Erie Feeder Canal |
| Coordinates | 40.23056, -84.19944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 0141-003 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02705 |
| Federal ID | OH02705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |