Zupan Lake Dam
Zupan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Ohio, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Zupan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Zupan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joseph T Zupan (private). It impounds the Tributary To Orange Creek near Nankin.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 474 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | Nankin |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Orange Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.98944, -82.26056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 474 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 474 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,709 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joseph T Zupan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02982 |
| Federal ID | OH02982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |