Flying Finn Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Beaver Lake Dam Werner Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Flying Finn Lake Dam, nestled in Columbiana County, Ohio, stands as a vital water resource for the region.
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Summary
Completed in 1966, this private earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene oasis for visitors to enjoy water activities and leisure. The dam boasts a height of 29.3 feet and a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, providing a picturesque surface area of 13.3 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to explore.
Despite its scenic appeal, Flying Finn Lake Dam is not without its challenges. With a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of May 2019, the dam requires ongoing maintenance and attention to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio plays a crucial role in regulating, inspecting, and enforcing standards to uphold the dam's operational efficiency and safeguard surrounding communities from potential risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Flying Finn Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in balancing the recreational benefits of a man-made structure with the imperative need for effective risk management and infrastructure maintenance. As stakeholders work towards improving the dam's condition and implementing necessary safety measures, the intersection of human activity with natural landscapes is vividly illustrated, underscoring the importance of sustainable water resource management in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
29.3 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO NORTH FORK LITTLE BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.85 |
Nid Storage |
155 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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.
Flying Finn Lake Dam