Timken Lake Dam
Timken Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Timken Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Timken Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ward J. Timken (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mudbrook Creek near Louisville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/24/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Louisville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mudbrook Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.84500, -81.48833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 995 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ward J. Timken |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00235 |
| Federal ID | OH00235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |