Flying Finn Lake Dam
Flying Finn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Flying Finn Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Flying Finn Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Flying Finn Family Campground (private). It impounds the Tributary To North Fork Little Beaver Creek near Penn..
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 | Penn. |
| River/Stream | Tributary To North Fork Little Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.89056, -80.58222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 609 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Flying Finn Family Campground |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00331 |
| Federal ID | OH00331 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |