Lindon Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lindon Lake Dam, located in Ashtabula, Ohio, was completed in 1961 and serves as a recreational water resource for the community.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

275

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO GRAND RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Drainage Area

1.1

Nid Storage

201

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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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.