Galicki Lake Dam
Galicki Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Galicki Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Galicki Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eli & Edna Petersheim (private). It impounds the Tributary To Pymatuning Creek near Kinsman.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/24/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Kinsman |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Pymatuning Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.56111, -80.66389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 195 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eli & Edna Petersheim |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00394 |
| Federal ID | OH00394 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |