Woodland Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Louise Dam Huber Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Woodland Lake Dam is a privately owned structure located in Homeworth, Ohio, and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1948, this earthen dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 735 feet, with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
The dam, which is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, poses a significant hazard potential due to its condition. With a drainage area of 0.95 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 795 cubic feet per second, the dam's integrity is crucial for managing water resources in the region. Regular inspections are conducted, with the most recent one taking place in November 2020, to assess its safety and identify any necessary improvements.
Given its location near the tributary to Middle Branch Sandy Creek, Woodland Lake Dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find this dam's history, design, and current condition fascinating, as it highlights the importance of maintaining aging infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water systems.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
735 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO MIDDLE BRANCH SANDY CREEK - OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.95 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
19 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Woodland Lake Dam