Sandy Ridge Wetland Dam
Sandy Ridge Wetland Dam is an earth dam located in Lorain County, Ohio, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sandy Ridge Wetland Dam
The primary purpose of Sandy Ridge Wetland Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Lorain County Metro Parks (local government). It impounds the Tributary To The Black River near Elyria.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 9,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 268 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Elyria |
| River/Stream | Tributary To The Black River |
| Coordinates | 41.39000, -82.05333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 324 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Lorain County Metro Parks |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02904 |
| Federal ID | OH02904 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |