Hills Of Eden Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Harrison, Ohio, the Hills of Eden Lake Dam stands as a testament to the enduring beauty and importance of water resources in the region.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, this private dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene oasis for those seeking respite in nature. With a dam height of 16.3 feet and a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, the dam boasts a surface area of 3.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.6 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the latest assessment conducted in July 2020. With a maximum discharge capability of 950 cubic feet per second, the dam provides crucial flood protection and water management for the surrounding area.
Surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Tippecanoe and serving as a tributary to Stillwater Creek, the Hills of Eden Lake Dam is a vital component of the local ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the preservation and maintenance of dams like this one are essential to ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our natural environment for generations to come.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
16.3 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO STILLWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.9 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Hills Of Eden Lake Dam