Dams in Lake County, Ohio
11Total Dams
1High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Lake County, Ohio
Lake County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Lake County is 43 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Little Mountain Dam "a" at 46 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoose Road Retention Dam | High | Satisfactory | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1993 |
| Little Mountain Dam "a" | Significant | Poor | 46 | Water Supply | |
| Bass Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 20 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Cloverdale Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 13 | Recreation | |
| Quail Hollow Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 36 | Water Supply | 1975 |
| North Park Cdf Facility Berm 2-3 | Low | Satisfactory | 33 | Other | 2021 |
| Camp Lejnar Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Corning Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | |
| Lower Woods Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 33 | Recreation | |
| Long Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1986 |
| Sugar Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1968 |