Appleseed Ridge Lake No. 1 Dam

About Appleseed Ridge Lake No. 1 Dam

The primary purpose of Appleseed Ridge Lake No. 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Bellefontaine (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mill Creek near North Greenfield.

The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,336 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 245 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2020.

At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.