Bilinovich Lake Dam
Bilinovich Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bilinovich Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bilinovich Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pete Bilinovich (private). It impounds the Tributary To Skull Fork near Freeport.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/22/2025.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Freeport |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Skull Fork |
| Coordinates | 40.08417, -81.30167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pete Bilinovich |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02829 |
| Federal ID | OH02829 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |