Quail Hollow Lake Dam
Quail Hollow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Ohio, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Quail Hollow Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Quail Hollow Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Quail Hollow Country Club (private). It impounds the Tributary To Ellison Creek near Painesville.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 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 09/30/2021.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Painesville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Ellison Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.67306, -81.23667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,158 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Quail Hollow Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00934 |
| Federal ID | OH00934 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |