Shilo Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lorain County, Ohio, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 290 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Shilo Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shilo 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 - 1120-010 (private). It impounds the Tributary to East Branch Black River near Grafton.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Grafton |
| River/Stream | Tributary to East Branch Black River |
| Coordinates | 41.20278, -82.05278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 757 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 1120-010 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01969 |
| Federal ID | OH01969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |