Possum Creek Reserve Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Montgomery County, Ohio, the Possum Creek Reserve Lake Dam is a vital structure managed by the local government for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Built in 1979, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 200 feet in length, creating a lake with a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols.

With a hazard potential assessed as low and a satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2016, the Possum Creek Reserve Lake Dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to engage in recreational activities. The dam overlooks a tributary to Opossum Creek, offering a serene setting for fishing, boating, and other outdoor pursuits. Its location in West Carrollton, just 2.7 miles from the city center, makes it easily accessible for locals and tourists alike who seek to appreciate the beauty of nature.

Managed by Woolpert Consultants based in Dayton, Ohio, the design and construction of the Possum Creek Reserve Lake Dam reflect a commitment to safety and sustainability. The dam's ability to hold water, manage discharge, and maintain its structural integrity underscores its importance in preserving the surrounding ecosystem and providing a valuable resource for the community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship in Ohio's landscape.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO OPOSSUM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15.7

Drainage Area

0.23

Nid Storage

156

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

20
       
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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. 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

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, 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.