The bedrock formations of the region were formed during two periods of the Paleozoic Age - the Ordovician Era dating back 360-400 million years and the Silurian Era, which ended 320 million years ago. The Illinoian period-estimated to have occurred 300,000 years ago-covered the entire Little Miami Valley, leaving deposits that formed the soils of much of the area. The drainage patterns and topography of the region were determined to a large extent by the Kansan, Illinoian, and Wisconsin periods of glaciation. Harsha Lake lies within the Little Miami River Basin. While in Congress, he served on the Public Works and Transportation Committee, and was the ranking Republican from 1970 to 1981. Harsha was elected to Congress in 1960 and served until his retirement in January 1981. and Ph.D degrees from Kenyon College and a Law Degree from Western Reserve University. He was graduated from Portsmouth High School and earned B.A. Harsha, for whom this lake is named, was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. Memorial Day through Labor Day (may vary, call ahead) 4:00 p.m Spring and Fall (may vary, call ahead) Federal Recreation Passports are not accepted at the East Fork State Park Campground.Īrea weather: Current weather conditions for Batavia, Ohio. While the Corps manages the dam operations area, Ohio DNR Division of Parks – East Fork State Park operates many of the recreation areas. We hope that your visit is safe and enjoyable, and that you will return often. He was instrumental in getting the funding appropriated to construct the project. Harsha was elected to Congress in 1960 and served until his retirement in 1981. Originally called East Fork Lake, the dam and lake were renamed in 1981 to honor retired congressman William H. Harsha Lake is a multipurpose project for flood reduction, water supply, recreation, and wildlife habitat.

Harsha Lake and East Fork State Park offer outstanding boating, hiking, hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor recreation activities. Located on the East Fork of the Little Miami River in central Clermont County, William H.

East fork lake