Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No.


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Summary

2 Dam, located in South Lebanon, Ohio, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1965 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 47.1 feet and with a length of 300 feet, the dam creates a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 30.7 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 44.6 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Bigfoot Run, within the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair as of April 2019. It has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 350 cubic feet per second. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating, with a five-year inspection frequency to ensure its safety. The surrounding area covers 2.8 acres with a drainage area of 0.06 square miles, making it a vital water resource for the community and a haven for recreational activities at Bel-Wood Country Club.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

47.1

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO BIGFOOT RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.8

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

44.6

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

47
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.