Lake Copeland Dam
Lake Copeland Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Copeland Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Copeland Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lee Guterba (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Branch Middle Fork Little Beaver Creek near Leetonia.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Nearest City | Leetonia |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Branch Middle Fork Little Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.86750, -80.72889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,229 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lee Guterba |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00318 |
| Federal ID | OH00318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |