Ludwig Dam
Ludwig Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ludwig Dam
The primary purpose of Ludwig Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Linda Ludwig (private). It impounds the Tributary To Middle Fork Little Beaver Creek near Franklin Square.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 06/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Nearest City | Franklin Square |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Middle Fork Little Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.87333, -80.78333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Linda Ludwig |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01432 |
| Federal ID | OH01432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |