Lake Gloria Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Gloria Dam in Hamilton, Ohio, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Department of Natural Resources.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at 10.9 feet tall, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 89.5 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, with the last inspection conducted in March 2016.

Situated on a tributary to West Fork Mill Creek, Lake Gloria Dam not only provides recreational opportunities but also plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With a surface area of 13.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.35 square miles, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 1166 cubic feet per second. Despite its current condition assessment, efforts are likely needed to address maintenance and safety concerns to ensure the continuous functionality of the dam and the safety of the surrounding community.

Although Lake Gloria Dam poses a low hazard potential, its poor condition warrants attention and potential remediation efforts to ensure its structural integrity and safety. As a key recreation spot in New Burlington, Ohio, the dam's significance extends beyond just water resource management, highlighting the importance of ongoing inspection, maintenance, and potential improvements to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital infrastructure.

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

10.9

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO WEST FORK MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13.2

Drainage Area

0.35

Nid Storage

89.5

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

11
       
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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.