East Branch Black River Dam No. 2
East Branch Black River Dam No. 2 is a concrete dam located in Lorain County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Branch Black River Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of East Branch Black River Dam No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown. It impounds the East Branch Black River near Elyria.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 222 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Elyria |
| River/Stream | East Branch Black River |
| Coordinates | 41.36889, -82.09778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 222 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,052 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01954 |
| Federal ID | OH01954 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |