Greenbriar Lake Dam, located in Collinsville, Ohio, is a private earth dam completed in 1958 primarily for recreational purposes.
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With a height of 37.6 feet and a length of 1520 feet, the dam impounds water from a tributary to Seven Mile Creek, creating a surface area of 27 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 394.1 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Greenbriar Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to monitor its integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in June 2017, and while no inundation maps or risk assessments are available, measures for risk management are likely in place. The dam's location in Butler County, Ohio, makes it a critical structure for water resource management in the area, providing both recreational opportunities and important water storage capacity for the community. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Greenbriar Lake Dam an intriguing case study of private dam ownership and state regulation in the context of recreational water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1520 |
Dam Height |
37.6 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO SEVEN MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.79 |
Nid Storage |
394.1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
38 |