Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 12.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,713 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01014 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Clinton County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam?
Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam?
Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam is owned by Clinton County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam built?
Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam?
Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam?
Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Clinton County Tributary No. 1 Dam was last inspected on March 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.