Ravens Wood Lake Dam
Ravens Wood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ravens Wood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ravens Wood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fox Meadow Master Assoc., Cf Fox Meadows Arcis Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To West Branch Rocky River near Poe.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 981 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Poe |
| River/Stream | Tributary To West Branch Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 41.09500, -81.82889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 981 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 981 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,113 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fox Meadow Master Assoc., CF Fox Meadows Arcis LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00600 |
| Federal ID | OH00600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |