Malek Lake Dam
Malek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Malek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Malek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cd Moreland Legacy Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mallet Creek near Lester.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 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 11/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Lester |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mallet Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.14472, -81.96250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 357 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CD Moreland Legacy Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02034 |
| Federal ID | OH02034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |