Blanchester Res No. 6 Dam
Blanchester Res No. 6 Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Ohio, built in 2003. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Blanchester Res No. 6 Dam
The primary purpose of Blanchester Res No. 6 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 Village Of Blanchester (local government). It impounds the Stonelick Creek - Offstream near Blanchester.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 3,560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 258 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Blanchester |
| River/Stream | Stonelick Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.28611, -83.96250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,560 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Blanchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03109 |
| Federal ID | OH03109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |