Private Lake Dam
Private Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Private Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Private Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by G. Darrin Demshar (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mill Creek near Eagleville.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Eagleville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.74111, -80.78667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | G. Darrin Demshar |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00400 |
| Federal ID | OH00400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |