Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam, located in Geauga County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1989 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 13.3 feet and stretching 384 feet in length, the dam creates a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.

The dam, designed by Applied Construction Technologies, Inc., serves as a vital component of the tributary to Aurora Branch, offering a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. With a maximum discharge capacity of 200 cubic feet per second, the dam provides both recreational opportunities and essential water management functions. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's emergency action plan is regularly reviewed and updated to meet safety guidelines.

Maintaining a surface area of 8.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.03 square miles, Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem while offering a serene environment for visitors to enjoy. As a significant piece of infrastructure in the region, the dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and recreational activities, making it a noteworthy site for those interested in the intersection of nature and human development.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Length

384

Dam Height

13.3

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO AURORA BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.8

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

74

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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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.