Woodland Lake Dam
Woodland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Woodland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Woodland Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marlexia Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Middle Branch Sandy Creek - Offstream near Homeworth.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 11/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Nearest City | Homeworth |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Middle Branch Sandy Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.83944, -81.07389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 795 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marlexia LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00330 |
| Federal ID | OH00330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |