Wiemeyer Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wiemeyer Lake Dam in Clermont, Ohio, is a private earth dam completed in 1986 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 51.5 feet and a length of 1000 feet, this dam has a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3.2 acres. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Managed by private owners, Wiemeyer Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the community while also serving as a significant water resource in the region. Despite its fair condition assessment as of May 2019, the dam has a significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk management measures. The dam's location on a tributary to Lick Fork further emphasizes the interconnectedness between water resources and climate dynamics, making it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts.

As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, Wiemeyer Lake Dam not only supports recreational activities but also contributes to the overall water management in the area. With its strategic location and state-regulated status, the dam represents a blend of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Understanding the dam's design, purpose, and operational parameters is crucial for enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

51.5

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO LICK FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.2

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

51

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

52
       
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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.