Big T Ranch Lake Dam
Big T Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Ohio, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Big T Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Big T Ranch Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Flying Pig Farm, Ltd (private). It impounds the Tributary To Orange Creek near Nankin.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 835 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | Nankin |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Orange Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.98889, -82.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Flying Pig Farm, LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01147 |
| Federal ID | OH01147 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |