Bass Lake Dam
Bass Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bass Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bass Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ross Road Property Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mill Creek near Painesville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 11/10/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Painesville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.72750, -81.02167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ross Road Property LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01867 |
| Federal ID | OH01867 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |