Indian Canoe Lake Dam
Indian Canoe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Portage County, Ohio, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Canoe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Canoe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 1111-008 (private). It impounds the Tributary To West Branch Mahoning River near Campbellsport.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
| Nearest City | Campbellsport |
| River/Stream | Tributary To West Branch Mahoning River |
| Coordinates | 41.16556, -81.19222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 1111-008 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00667 |
| Federal ID | OH00667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |