Sugar Lake Dam
Sugar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Ohio, built in 1968. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Sugar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sugar Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Candlelight Villas, Ltd (private). It impounds the Tributary To Paine Creek near Painesville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Painesville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Paine Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.68167, -81.12583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Candlelight Villas, LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00348 |
| Federal ID | OH00348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |