William H Harsha Lake Dam
No overnight camping is permitted at this facility. The site offers day-use group shelter rentals only. For camping, visit East Fork State Park nearby.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:52AM EDT until September 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... Little Miami River at Milford. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Miami River at Milford. * WHEN...From this morning to this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties, with flooding of Karl Brown Way near Loveland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:20AM EDT until September 20 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Clermont County in southwestern Ohio... East Central Hamilton County in southwestern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 620 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Loveland, Remington, Goshen, Newtonsville, Springvale, Mount Repose, Day Heights, Mulberry, Edenton and Miamiville.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 4:45AM EDT until September 20 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Clermont County in southwestern Ohio... Southwestern Clinton County in southwestern Ohio... Northeastern Hamilton County in southwestern Ohio... Southern Warren County in southwestern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 945 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 445 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Mason, Lebanon, Monroe, Loveland, Blanchester, Morrow, Kings Island, Highpoint, South Lebanon, Maineville, Clarksville, Midland, Butlerville, Pleasant Plain, State Route 123 at State Route 132, Middleboro, Fort Ancient, Dallasburg, State Route 350 at US Route 22 and Murdock.
About
William H. Harsha Lake Dam is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control project located roughly four miles south of Batavia, Ohio, on the East Fork of the Little Miami River. Originally called East Fork Lake, it was renamed in 1981 to honor retired congressman William H. Harsha. The lake became fully operational in May 1978. The dam site offers two reservable group shelters with electricity: the Tailwater Shelter and the Overlook Shelter. A Visitor Center located one-half mile beyond the main dam on Slade Road provides interpretive displays, a scenic overlook, and a natural trail. Fossil finding is a popular activity in the nearby spillway with free permits available from the Visitor Center. Hunting, fishing, and trapping are permitted in accordance with applicable laws. No overnight camping of any type is permitted at the William H. Harsha project. Visitors seeking campground facilities should visit East Fork State Park, which operates a nearby campground accessible from Half Acre Road off of SR32 near Afton.
Directions
From Cincinnati: I-71 South to I-471 South, then I-275 East. Take OH-125 exit toward Amelia, turn left onto OH-222, then right onto Slade Road. End at 2185 Slade Road, Batavia, Ohio. Approximately 28 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (513) 797-6081 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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