Sharonville Retention Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Sharonville, Ohio, the Sharonville Retention Dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along a tributary to Sharon Creek.


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Summary

Constructed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 45.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 256 acre-feet. With a high hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Managed by the local government, the Sharonville Retention Dam is designed by Kral, Zepf, Freitag and Associates (KZF) and falls under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is subject to frequent inspections every five years to mitigate any potential risks. In the event of an emergency, the dam operators are prepared to implement an Emergency Action Plan to safeguard the surrounding community and infrastructure.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Sharonville Retention Dam a fascinating structure that not only serves as a flood risk reduction measure but also highlights the importance of maintaining and regulating critical infrastructure to protect lives and property. As a key component of the local watershed management system, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between government agencies and engineering firms in ensuring the resilience of communities against potential water-related hazards.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

45.5

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO SHARON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

0.1

Drainage Area

2.09

Nid Storage

256

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

46
       
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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.