Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1

TRIBUTARY TO SPRING CREEK· Geauga, Ohio· Earth· 22 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 33.3% in OH)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage687 acre-ft
Normal Storage148 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
NID IDOH02822

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 28, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Mathew Lichko

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1?

Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1?

Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 is owned by Mathew Lichko (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1?

Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1?

Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 last inspected?

Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 was last inspected on September 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.