Pschesang Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pschesang Lake Dam, located in Fayetteville, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1974.


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Summary

The dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 6.8 acres. Situated on a tributary to the East Fork Little Miami River, the dam stands at 18.2 feet in height and spans 450 feet in length, with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.

The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as fair as of the last inspection in March 2019. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the risk assessment is moderate. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.2 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 909 cubic feet per second. The dam is constructed primarily of earth with a stone core, resting on a soil foundation.

Pschesang Lake Dam offers a picturesque and recreational oasis in Brown County, Ohio, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. With its serene setting and moderate risk profile, the dam provides an opportunity for outdoor activities while ensuring safety and compliance through regular inspections and regulatory oversight. Its contribution to the local ecosystem and water management infrastructure enhances the overall environmental quality of the region.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

18.2

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO EAST FORK LITTLE MIAMI RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.8

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

100

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

18
       
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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.