Bloomingdale North Lake Dam
Bloomingdale North Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Ohio, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bloomingdale North Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bloomingdale North 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 Township, Llc. It impounds the Tributary To Mcintyre Creek near Chandler.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 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 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/2024.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Chandler |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mcintyre Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.32750, -80.81889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wayne Township, LLC |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01832 |
| Federal ID | OH01832 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |