Erdos Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Erdos Lake Dam, located in Canaan, Ohio, is a private dam constructed in 1983 by Charles A.


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Summary

Hill, P.E. The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio. With a height of 15.3 feet and a length of 600 feet, Erdos Lake Dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 41 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Killbuck Creek and covers a surface area of 11.3 acres, with a drainage area of 1.1 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential, Erdos Lake Dam's condition assessment is rated as poor as of the last inspection in October 2019. The dam has an inspection frequency of every five years, with the next scheduled inspection set for 2024. Emergency action plans for the dam are being continuously updated to meet guidelines, ensuring the safety of surrounding areas in case of a breach. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Erdos Lake Dam stands as a vital structure for water resource management and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and monitor for conservation efforts in the future.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

15.3

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO KILLBUCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11.3

Drainage Area

1.1

Nid Storage

105

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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.