Lincoln Estates Lake Dam
Lincoln Estates Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lincoln Estates Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lincoln Estates Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Don Taras (private). It impounds the Tributary To West Branch Of Rocky River near Abbeyville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Abbeyville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To West Branch Of Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 41.17306, -81.84000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,732 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Don Taras |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02872 |
| Federal ID | OH02872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |