Ravens Wood Lake Dam, located in Poe, Ohio, is a private dam constructed in 1973 for recreational purposes.
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With a height of 30.2 feet and a length of 800 feet, it impounds a maximum storage of 981 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 44 acres. The dam is situated on a tributary to the West Branch Rocky River in Medina County, Ohio, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Ravens Wood Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 205 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.9 square miles. In case of emergencies, the dam lacks updated emergency action plans and inundation maps, highlighting potential areas for improvement in risk management measures.
The dam, designed by Thomas A. Cunningham & Assoc., serves as a vital recreational spot in the area, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other leisure activities. With its picturesque location and significant storage capacity, Ravens Wood Lake Dam stands as a key feature in the water resource infrastructure of Ohio, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate its engineering and environmental significance.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
30.2 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO WEST BRANCH ROCKY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
44 |
Drainage Area |
1.9 |
Nid Storage |
981 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
30 |