Mill Pond Lake Dam
Mill Pond Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mill Pond Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mill Pond Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ted Ferris (private). It impounds the Tributary To Little Bull Creek near Rogers.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 06/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Little Bull Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.81056, -80.66111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ted Ferris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00320 |
| Federal ID | OH00320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |