Spencer Lake - North Dam
Spencer Lake - North Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Spencer Lake - North Dam
The primary purpose of Spencer Lake - North Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division Of Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tributary To East Branch Black River near Penfield.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 255 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Penfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Branch Black River |
| Coordinates | 41.11500, -82.08583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00619 |
| Federal ID | OH00619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |