Woodland Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO MIDDLE BRANCH SANDY CREEK - OFFSTREAM· Columbiana, Ohio· Built 1948· Earth· 19 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Woodland Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in OH)
Dam Length735 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge795 cfs
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)
NID IDOH00330

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: November 10, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Frances Armbruster

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland Lake Dam 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 Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland Lake Dam is owned by Frances Armbruster (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodland Lake Dam built?

Woodland Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland 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 Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Woodland Lake Dam last inspected?

Woodland Lake Dam was last inspected on November 10, 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.