Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 67.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 563 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00154 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JJ Sportsmans Paradise LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam?
Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam?
Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam is owned by JJ Sportsmans Paradise LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam built?
Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam?
Paradise Lakes - North 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 Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam?
Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam last inspected?
Paradise Lakes - North Lake Dam was last inspected on April 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.