Limpert Lower Lake Dam
Limpert Lower Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Limpert Lower Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Limpert Lower Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Virginia L. Limpert (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mosquito Creek near Rices Mills.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 355 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Rices Mills |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mosquito Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.51444, -80.71972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 84 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Virginia L. Limpert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00393 |
| Federal ID | OH00393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |