Crystal Lake Dam
Crystal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Crystal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Andover Outdoor Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Gravel Run near Espyville.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 11/24/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Espyville |
| River/Stream | Gravel Run |
| Coordinates | 41.62000, -80.55000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 648 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Andover Outdoor Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03055 |
| Federal ID | OH03055 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |