Rhoads Lake Dam (upper) is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Ohio, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 360 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rhoads Lake Dam (upper)
The primary purpose of Rhoads Lake Dam (upper) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jeb Lakes, LLC (private). It impounds the Tributary to Orange Creek near Polk.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | Polk |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Orange Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.95000, -82.22278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,258 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jeb Lakes, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00096 |
| Federal ID | OH00096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |