New Waterstone Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO POLK RUN· Hamilton, Ohio· Built 1997· Earth· 19 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

New Waterstone Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in OH)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,978 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDOH02895

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 11, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Waterstone Owners Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New Waterstone Lake Dam?

New Waterstone Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates New Waterstone Lake Dam?

New Waterstone Lake Dam is owned by Waterstone Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was New Waterstone Lake Dam built?

New Waterstone Lake Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 New Waterstone Lake Dam?

New Waterstone 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 New Waterstone Lake Dam?

New Waterstone Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 New Waterstone Lake Dam last inspected?

New Waterstone Lake Dam was last inspected on April 11, 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.