Little Mountain Dam "a"
Little Mountain Dam "a" is an earth dam located in Lake County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Little Mountain Dam "a"
The primary purpose of Little Mountain Dam "a" is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mountain Golf, Ltd (private). It impounds the Ellison Creek near Painesville.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 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 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 09/30/2021.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Painesville |
| River/Stream | Ellison Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.65944, -81.26111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 982 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mountain Golf, LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03012 |
| Federal ID | OH03012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |