Ukrainian American Youth Lake Dam
Ukrainian American Youth Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lorain County, Ohio, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ukrainian American Youth Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ukrainian American Youth Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ukrainian American Youth Assn., Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Charlemont Creek near Wellington.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Wellington |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Charlemont Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.11750, -82.25694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ukrainian American Youth Assn., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00109 |
| Federal ID | OH00109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |