Varian Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyStark
Nearest CityGOODLAND ACRES
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO INDIAN RUN
Coordinates40.76194, -81.28611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length545 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge713 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDean Varian
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00234
Federal IDOH00234
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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