Varian Lake Dam
Varian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Varian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Varian Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dean Varian (private). It impounds the Tributary To Indian Run near Goodland Acres.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 545 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2025.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Goodland Acres |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Indian Run |
| Coordinates | 40.76194, -81.28611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 713 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dean Varian |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00234 |
| Federal ID | OH00234 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |