Miner Pond Dam
Miner Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Portage County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Miner Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Miner Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bonner Farms Limited (private). It impounds the West Branch Mahoning River near Campbellsport.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 685 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 10/12/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
| Nearest City | Campbellsport |
| River/Stream | West Branch Mahoning River |
| Coordinates | 41.26111, -81.17556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 64 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bonner Farms Limited |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02302 |
| Federal ID | OH02302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |