Bredenbeck Lake Dam
Bredenbeck Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Ohio, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bredenbeck Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bredenbeck Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wayne Bredenbeck (private). It impounds the Tributary To Orange Creek near Nankin.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | Nankin |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Orange Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.99056, -82.23333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 421 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wayne Bredenbeck |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01148 |
| Federal ID | OH01148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |