Bailey Lake Dam
Bailey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bailey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bailey Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Bailey Lakes (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Vermilion River near Bailey Lake.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 148 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 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 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | Bailey Lake |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Vermilion River |
| Coordinates | 40.94667, -82.36083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 148 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 217 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Bailey Lakes |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01145 |
| Federal ID | OH01145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |