Paradise Lake Dam
Paradise Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Paradise Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paradise Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fireside Lake Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mahoning River near North Georgetown.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 318 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Nearest City | North Georgetown |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mahoning River |
| Coordinates | 40.80222, -80.99167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,472 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fireside Lake LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00326 |
| Federal ID | OH00326 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |