Nova Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Ohio, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,400 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 Nova Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Nova Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carol Blain (private). It impounds the Tributary to Buck Creek near Fitchville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | Fitchville |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.03250, -82.28611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 69 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carol Blain |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00097 |
| Federal ID | OH00097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |