Basin `B' dam
Basin `B'
Basin `B' is a crucial water resource structure located in Hamilton, Ohio, near Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Owned and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, this earth-type dam was completed in 1981 with a primary purpose of tailings management. Standing at a height of 50 feet and spanning 4800 feet in length, Basin `B' has a storage capacity of 830 acre-feet, serving as a key component in managing the Ohio River's offstream flow.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016, Basin `B' remains an essential part of the water infrastructure in the region. With a drainage area of 0.03 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 180 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a vital role in flood control and water management efforts. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its maintenance and upkeep closely to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding areas.
As a public utility structure, Basin `B' serves as a critical asset in the region's water resource management. With its key role in tailings management and flood control along the Ohio River, this dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to address its poor condition assessment and significant hazard potential. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is imperative for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and functionality of Basin `B' to ensure the long-term resilience of the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Basin `B' -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Woolper Creek At Woolper Road Near Burlington | 132 cfs | → |
| Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Rd Nr Hebron | 29 cfs | → |
| Gunpowder Cr At Camp Ernst Rd Nr Union | 563 cfs | → |
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 Nr Erlanger | 45 cfs | → |
| Mud Lick Cr At Hwy 42 Nr Beaverlick | 462 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Carthage Oh | 853 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Basin `B'.
Boat launches
- Hamilton County Parks - Shawnee Lookout
- Tanner’S Creek Drive Lawrenceburg
- Lawrenceburg Road 4836, Whitewater Township
- Cooper Avenue 56, Cleves
- Broadway Street Aurora
- Ohio River Scenic Byway 248-252, Aurora
Track Basin `B' in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Basin `B'
Where does the data for Basin `B' come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Basin `B'.