Turon Lake Dam
Turon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Trumbull County, Ohio, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Turon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Turon Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joseph Turon, Jr. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Grand River near Farmington.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 10/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Nearest City | Farmington |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Grand River |
| Coordinates | 41.39167, -81.00000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 133 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joseph Turon, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02497 |
| Federal ID | OH02497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |