Kenridge Lake Dam dam
Kenridge Lake Dam
Kenridge Lake Dam, located in Hamilton County, Ohio, is a privately owned recreational structure regulated and inspected by the Department of Natural Resources. With a height of 20.4 feet and a length of 370 feet, the dam creates Kenridge Lake, providing 133.5 acre-feet of storage for recreational activities. The dam is situated on the North Branch Sycamore Creek, with a significant hazard potential but currently in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in March 2019.
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, serves primarily for recreation and offers a surface area of 12.6 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite its age, Kenridge Lake Dam meets state regulatory standards, with regular inspections conducted every five years to ensure its safety and structural integrity. While no spillway type is specified, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 55.7 acre-feet, making it a vital water resource for the area and a popular destination for outdoor activities.
With its picturesque location and significant storage capacity, Kenridge Lake Dam provides a unique recreational opportunity for residents and visitors in Montgomery, Ohio. As a privately owned earth dam, it stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and the role of dams in enhancing local communities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Kenridge Lake Dam play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable water access and enjoyment for generations to come.
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 Kenridge Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek At Evendale Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At East Sharon Rd At Sharonville Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Carthage Oh | 64 cfs | → |
| Little Miami River At Milford Oh | 630 cfs | → |
| O'Bannon Creek Near Loveland Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Miami River At Perintown Oh | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kenridge Lake Dam.
Track Kenridge 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 Kenridge Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kenridge 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 Kenridge Lake Dam.