Galicki Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Galicki Lake Dam, also known as Galicki Pond, is a private-owned earth dam located in Kinsman, Ohio.


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Summary

Built in 1973 by USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene lake with a surface area of 6.7 acres for visitors to enjoy. The dam stands at a height of 21.7 feet and has a length of 1440 feet, creating a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet.

Managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Galicki Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding area. In the event of an emergency, the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates for water management.

Situated within the Buffalo District and near the Pymatuning Creek, Galicki Lake Dam offers a tranquil retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and climate lovers. Its scenic location in Ashtabula County, Ohio, makes it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Overall, Galicki Lake Dam represents a harmonious blend of water resource management and recreation in the heart of Ohio's natural landscape.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

1440

Dam Height

21.7

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO PYMATUNING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.7

Drainage Area

0.05

Nid Storage

61

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

22
       
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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. 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

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, 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.