Diebel Lake Dam
Diebel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Ohio, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Diebel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Diebel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Diebel Iii H David Trustee (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton |
| Coordinates | 39.25222, -84.50833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 249 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DIEBEL III H DAVID TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03231 |
| Federal ID | OH03231 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |