Howard Farm Cell 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Lucas County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 12,134 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Howard Farm Cell 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Howard Farm Cell 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Metroparks Toledo (local government). It impounds the Reno Side Cut near Reno Beach.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 12,134 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 202 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,904 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 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 03/06/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lucas |
| Nearest City | Reno Beach |
| River/Stream | Reno Side Cut |
| Coordinates | 41.65000, -83.28028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,134 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,904 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,904 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 671 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 202 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Metroparks Toledo |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03232 |
| Federal ID | OH03232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |