Sandy Ridge Wetland Dam

Lorain County, Ohio (near ELYRIA)

River/Stream: TRIBUTARY TO THE BLACK RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
9,600 ft
Reservoir Storage
268 acre-ft
Year Completed
1997
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
324 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-11-29

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH02904
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
41.39000, -82.05333
Age
29 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.