Eppley Lake Dam
Eppley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lorain County, Ohio, built in 1955. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Eppley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eppley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Janet Yates (private). It impounds the Tributary To Salt Creek near Grafton.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 09/16/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Grafton |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.22889, -82.06472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Janet Yates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00110 |
| Federal ID | OH00110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |