Zoldan Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Zoldan Pond Dam, located in Youngstown, Ohio, was completed in 2003 by J&L Engineering and is privately owned for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 31.1 feet and spanning 400 feet in length, this earth dam holds a normal storage capacity of 43.8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 55.7 acre-feet. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary to Mill Creek, with a drainage area of 0.17 square miles and a surface area of 3.1 acres.

Maintained by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Zoldan Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in April 2016, with a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. While the dam does not feature a spillway or locks, it serves as a vital resource for recreational activities in the area, offering a serene pond environment for visitors to enjoy.

With its strategic location and purposeful design, Zoldan Pond Dam serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Mahoning County area. Its construction and management reflect a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, providing a recreational oasis while ensuring the protection of surrounding lands and waterways. As a regulated and inspected structure, Zoldan Pond Dam stands as a testament to responsible dam engineering and maintenance practices in Ohio.

Year Completed

2003

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

31.1

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.1

Drainage Area

0.17

Nid Storage

55.7

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

31
       
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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.