Appleseed Ridge Lake No. 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
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Summary
1 Dam, located in North Greenfield, Ohio, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1968. This earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a maximum storage capacity of 245 acre-feet and a normal storage of 96.1 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 43 feet and stretches 1336 feet in length, creating a surface area of 12 acres and draining an area of 1.22 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, this dam on a tributary to Mill Creek has a spillway type of uncontrolled with uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was rated as fair during its last inspection in November 2020. With a moderate risk level assigned, the dam is subject to inspections every five years to ensure its safety and functionality for the surrounding community and environment. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan are areas for potential improvement to enhance its resilience to climate challenges and water resource management.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1336 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
1.22 |
Nid Storage |
245 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
43 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Appleseed Ridge Lake No. 1 Dam