Bilinovich Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Freeport, Ohio, Bilinovich Lake Dam is a privately owned structure designed by Eric Bilinovich and completed in 1992.
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Summary
This earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 2.2 acres and a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 56.6 feet and spans 440 feet in length, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite its recreational appeal, Bilinovich Lake Dam has been flagged for significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment. The dam is state-regulated, with inspections conducted by the Department of Natural Resources of Ohio. The last inspection was carried out in August 2020, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and potential maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With a drainage area of 0.05 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
As a tributary to Skull Fork and situated within Guernsey County, Ohio, Bilinovich Lake Dam presents both opportunities for recreation and challenges in terms of maintenance and safety. With a close eye on its condition and hazard potential, stakeholders in the area must work together to ensure the sustainable management of this water resource. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the resilience of structures like Bilinovich Lake Dam becomes increasingly vital in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against potential risks and disasters.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
440 |
Dam Height |
56.6 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO SKULL FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
57 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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