Paradise Lake Dam dam
Paradise Lake Dam
Paradise Lake Dam, located in North Georgetown, Ohio, serves as a vital recreational resource in Columbiana County. Built in 1962, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 30.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 318 acre-feet. The dam primarily caters to recreational activities and offers a serene setting for visitors to enjoy.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Paradise Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of May 2016. The dam's spillway type and width are not specified, but it is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 1,472 cubic feet per second, making it crucial in managing water flow in the tributary to Mahoning River.
Water and climate enthusiasts are drawn to Paradise Lake Dam for its scenic environment and recreational opportunities, making it a valuable asset to the community. As a well-maintained structure with state regulatory oversight, the dam continues to provide both leisure and safety benefits to visitors and residents alike. With its rich history and ongoing commitment to safety and maintenance, Paradise Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in Ohio.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Paradise Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh | 242 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 507 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 36 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 186 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paradise Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
- Jim Kenney Park
- West Ramp
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Beaver Creek State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Paradise Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Paradise Lake Dam
Where does the data for Paradise Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Paradise Lake Dam.