Lindenwood Lake Dam
Lindenwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lindenwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lindenwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clint And Sandy Delafield (private). It impounds the Tributary To West Branch Rocky River near Abbeyville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 11/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Abbeyville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To West Branch Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 41.15083, -81.84611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 337 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clint and Sandy Delafield |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02017 |
| Federal ID | OH02017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |