South Sedimentation Basin Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

South Sedimentation Basin Dam, located in Perry, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by Dodson-Lindblown Inc.


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Summary

Built in 1991 for grade stabilization purposes, this earth dam stands at 21.5 feet high and stretches 450 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 63.8 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.39 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the South Sedimentation Basin Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in October 2018. With a normal storage capacity of 35.6 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2887 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in flood control and water management for the tributary to Jonathan Creek.

Maintaining a surface area of 3.4 acres, the South Sedimentation Basin Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for grade stabilization and water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and design, the dam provides essential support for water conservation efforts and contributes to the overall climate resilience of the area.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

21.5

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO JONATHAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.4

Drainage Area

0.39

Nid Storage

63.8

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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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.