Rock Island Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mahoning County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 170 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rock Island Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rock Island Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roberta A. Raymond (private). It impounds the Tributary to Meander Creek near Meander Creek Reservoir.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Mahoning |
| Nearest City | Meander Creek Reservoir |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Meander Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.07167, -80.79583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 366 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Roberta A. Raymond |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01007 |
| Federal ID | OH01007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |