Coppedge Lake Dam
Coppedge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Trumbull County, Ohio. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coppedge Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Coppedge Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paula B. Coppedge, Successor Trustee (private). It impounds the Tributary To Plum Creek near Mesopotamia.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 477 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 10/20/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Nearest City | Mesopotamia |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.42750, -80.97750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 477 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paula B. Coppedge, Successor Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00344 |
| Federal ID | OH00344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |