Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO BRUSHY FORK· Clermont, Ohio· Built 1956· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 70% in OH)
Dam Length160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,358 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDOH01018

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 4, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Clermont Northeastern Schools

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam?

Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam?

Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam is owned by Clermont Northeastern Schools (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam built?

Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam?

Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam?

Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam last inspected?

Clermont Northeastern Schools Lake Dam was last inspected on June 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.