R-farm Lake Dam
R-farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About R-farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of R-farm Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elizabeth M. Tinter, Trustee (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Branch Black River near River Corners.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1939, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | River Corners |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Branch Black River |
| Coordinates | 41.11389, -82.05167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,954 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Elizabeth M. Tinter, Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02054 |
| Federal ID | OH02054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |