Lindon Lake Dam dam
Lindon Lake Dam
Lindon Lake Dam, located in Ashtabula, Ohio, was completed in 1961 and serves as a recreational water resource for the community. The dam is a private structure designed by civil engineer Dale Huey, with a height of 27 feet and a length of 275 feet. It has a storage capacity of 201 acre-feet, providing essential water storage for the surrounding area. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Lindon Lake Dam continues to play a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting recreational activities in the region. The dam sits on a tributary to the Grand River, with a drainage area of 1.1 square miles. Despite its age, the dam remains a reliable structure for water storage and flood control, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1,276 cubic feet per second. Its location in Eagleville makes it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and climate enthusiasts alike.
As a private dam owned and operated for recreational purposes, Lindon Lake Dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in Ashtabula County. Its presence ensures a sustainable water supply for the community while offering opportunities for leisure activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation. With ongoing monitoring and maintenance, Lindon Lake Dam continues to be a vital asset in preserving water resources and enhancing the natural environment for generations to come.
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 Lindon Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conneaut Creek At Conneaut Oh | 150 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Painesville Oh | 327 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Shenango River At Pymatuning Dam | 193 cfs | → |
| Chagrin River At Willoughby Oh | 220 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Bl Mosquito Ck Dam Nr Cortland Oh | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lindon Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ashtabula Recreational Unlimited
- Madison Twp. Park
- Red Cross Hand-Carry Boat Launch
- North St. Clair Street Fairport Harbor
- Wilson Road
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Lindon Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lindon Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lindon 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 Low 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 Lindon Lake Dam.