Four Mile Creek Site 14 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Four Mile Creek Site 14 Dam, located in Preble, Ohio, is a grade stabilization dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1998.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 240 feet, with a primary purpose of grade stabilization along an unnamed tributary to the East Fork of Four Mile Creek. The dam's structure consists of earth and stone core types, built on a soil foundation, and has a storage capacity of 53.25 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 10.78 acre-feet.

This dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and has a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating some potential risks that are managed through appropriate measures. With regular inspections and a good maintenance record, Four Mile Creek Site 14 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating risks in the region, making it a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and understand.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO EAST FOR OF FOUR MILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.7

Drainage Area

0.5

Nid Storage

53.25

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

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.