Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam, located in Ohio, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Mill Creek.


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Summary

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 12.9 feet and has a storage capacity of 191.3 acre-feet. With a surface area of 14.3 acres, this dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.

Despite its low hazard potential, the Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam has been assessed as satisfactory during its last inspection in October 2019. The dam's condition remains stable, ensuring its effectiveness in flood risk mitigation. With a regular inspection frequency of 5 years, this structure is well-maintained and ready to respond to emergency situations, although no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been reported.

Supported by the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts in the region. Its strategic location and design underscore the importance of proactive water resource management in combating the impacts of climate change and ensuring community resilience in the face of natural disasters.

Dam Length

1270

Dam Height

12.9

River Or Stream

MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.3

Nid Storage

191.3

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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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.