Zupan Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO ORANGE CREEK· Ashland, Ohio· Built 2000· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Zupan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 64.6% in OH)
Dam Length1,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage474 acre-ft
Normal Storage306 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,709 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDOH02982

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: October 23, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Joseph T Zupan

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Zupan Lake Dam?

Zupan 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 Zupan Lake Dam?

Zupan Lake Dam is owned by Joseph T Zupan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Zupan Lake Dam built?

Zupan Lake Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Zupan Lake Dam?

Zupan 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 Zupan Lake Dam?

Zupan Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Zupan Lake Dam last inspected?

Zupan Lake Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2019. 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.