Hermitage Club Lake Dam dam
Hermitage Club Lake Dam
Nestled in Hamilton County, Ohio, the Hermitage Club Lake Dam stands as a testament to the region's commitment to recreation and water resource management. Completed in 1918, this earth dam reaches a height of 38.3 feet and spans 170 feet in length, creating a surface area of 2.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.06 square miles. With a primary purpose of recreation, this dam offers a serene retreat for water and climate enthusiasts alike, while also serving as a critical component of the local ecosystem.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Hermitage Club Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2019 deemed it to be in fair condition. Regular inspections occur every five years, with the last inspection taking place in March 2019. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment are currently under review, reflecting a proactive approach to dam safety and emergency preparedness.
As a tributary to the Little Miami River, the Hermitage Club Lake Dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. With a max storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and a normal storage of 13 acre-feet, this dam not only provides recreational opportunities but also helps regulate the flow of water and mitigate potential flood risks. Positioned within a picturesque landscape in Newtown, Ohio, this dam serves as a symbol of the harmonious coexistence between human recreation and the natural environment, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate its beauty and functionality.
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 Hermitage Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Miami River At Milford Oh | 3,810 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Miami River At Perintown Oh | 561 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Carthage Oh | 527 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Creek At Poplar Ridge Rd Nr Alexandria | 11 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Evendale Oh | 342 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek At Highway 1997 Nr Alexandria | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hermitage Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Longworth Street 110, Milford
- Woodland Mound Boat Ramp
- Fredericks Landing Wilder
- William H. Harsha Lake Dam Boat Ramp
- East Fork State Park - North Shore
- Mckelvey Road Springfield Township
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Hermitage Club Lake Dam 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 Hermitage Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hermitage Club Lake Dam 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 Hermitage Club Lake Dam.