Elk Creek Meadow Ridge Pond #2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Elk Creek Meadow Ridge Pond #2 Dam in Butler County, Ohio, stands as a noteworthy structure regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and designed by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

Completed in 1970, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 5.4 acres and a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. With a height of 23.2 feet and a length of 340 feet, the dam poses a significant hazard potential but maintains a fair condition assessment as of 2016.

Located in Miltonville and tributary to Elk Creek, this dam holds a vital role in the local water resource infrastructure, with a drainage area of 0.44 square miles. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam undergoes state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. With a moderate risk assessment rating and designated as a significant hazard, Elk Creek Meadow Ridge Pond #2 Dam serves as a critical water management structure in the region, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to protect against potential risks and ensure public safety.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

340

Dam Height

23.2

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO ELK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.4

Drainage Area

0.44

Nid Storage

76

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

23
       
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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.