Jacobs Lake Dam
Jacobs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jacobs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jacobs 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 S And Tiffany L. Sauder (private). It impounds the Tributary To Newell Run near England.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 10/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | England |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Newell Run |
| Coordinates | 40.83278, -82.29083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joseph S and Tiffany L. Sauder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00094 |
| Federal ID | OH00094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |