Burgess Lake Dam
Burgess Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mahoning County, Ohio, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Burgess Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Burgess Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aqua Ohio, Inc. (public utility). It impounds the Burgess Run near Poland.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Mahoning |
| Nearest City | Poland |
| River/Stream | Burgess Run |
| Coordinates | 41.00528, -80.59972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,561 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Aqua Ohio, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00630 |
| Federal ID | OH00630 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |