Arnett Lake No. 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

1 Dam, also known as Old Stage Farms Lake, is a private-owned structure in Warren County, Ohio, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967. Situated in South Lebanon, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 25.7 feet and has a length of 300 feet, offering a storage capacity of 57.1 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 4.6 acres for water activities while also regulating the flow of the tributary to North Fork.

Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam is classified with a significant hazard potential and moderate risk level. It is under state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The last inspection in July 2019 highlighted the need for regular monitoring and potential risk management measures. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam requires careful oversight to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Arnett Lake No. 1 Dam an intriguing structure that combines recreational enjoyment with the importance of responsible dam management in mitigating potential risks.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

25.7

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO NORTH FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.6

Drainage Area

0.14

Nid Storage

57.1

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.