Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO PANCAKE CREEK· Summit, Ohio· Built 1963· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.7% in OH)
Dam Length275 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage39 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge83 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDOH02445

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 25, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

P L & T Partnership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam?

Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam?

Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam is owned by P L & T Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam built?

Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam?

Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam 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 Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam?

Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam last inspected?

Bilinovich Recreation Area Lake Dam was last inspected on August 25, 2020. 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.