Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam
Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kent State University (state). It impounds the Tributary To Mill Run near Franklin Square.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. 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 Mill Run |
| Coordinates | 40.86250, -80.83583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kent State University |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01433 |
| Federal ID | OH01433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |