Burtonville Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Burtonville Lake Dam, located in Clinton County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1972 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 24.8 feet, the dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 41.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.4 acres. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of May 2019.
The dam, designed by SCS and John Smith, is situated on a tributary to Cowan Creek and is equipped with a spillway, although specific details about the spillway type and width are not provided in the data. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 240 cubic feet per second and a drainage area of 0.07 square miles. The last inspection of the dam took place in May 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity.
Overall, Burtonville Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for recreational purposes in the area, providing water storage and outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and management of dams like Burtonville Lake Dam are crucial to ensure their continued functionality and safety in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
390 |
Dam Height |
24.8 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO COWAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
41.2 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Burtonville Lake Dam