Bash Lake Dam
Bash Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bash Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bash 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 - 0522-003 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Honey Creek near Loudonville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 10/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | Loudonville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Honey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.70000, -82.29083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 0522-003 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01146 |
| Federal ID | OH01146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |