Spring Valley Park Lake Dam
Spring Valley Park Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spring Valley Park Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Valley Park Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Salem (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Cold Run near West Point.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 391 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Nearest City | West Point |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Cold Run |
| Coordinates | 40.83833, -80.87250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,043 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Salem |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00322 |
| Federal ID | OH00322 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |