Goose Creek Dam
Goose Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Preble County, Ohio, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Goose Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Goose Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. Scott Vosler (private). It impounds the Tributary To Bantas Fork near Sampleville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Preble |
| Nearest City | Sampleville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Bantas Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.78222, -84.60083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 241 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dr. Scott Vosler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02862 |
| Federal ID | OH02862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |