Lake Tomahawk, Ohio

Lake Tomahawk is a census-designated place in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States, surrounding the Lake Tomahawk reservoir. The population was 485 at the 2010 Census.[2] It was established in 1966 by the American Realty Service Corporation.[3]

Lake Tomahawk, Ohio
Census-designated place
Lake Tomahawk from the west.
Motto(s): 
"A Piece of Paradise on Earth"
Lake Tomahawk
Location in the state of Ohio
Coordinates: 40°44′50″N 80°36′47″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyColumbiana
TownshipMiddleton
Area
 • Total1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2)
 • Land0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total485[2]
 • Density585/sq mi (225.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44441
Area code(s)330, 234
FIPS code39-41597
GNIS Feature ID1056809[1]
School DistrictBeaver Local
Websitewww.ltpoa.org

Reservoir

Lake Tomahawk is 150-acre (61 ha) and is surrounded by 630 acres (250 ha) of residential homes and scenic property. It is a man-made, spring-fed lake, home to a variety of stocked fish. The average lake depth is 35 feet (11 m) with a maximum depth of 65 feet (20 m) at the dam. There is a 750-foot (230 m) beach with a picnic pavilion, a children's playground, and lighted tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. The community has a driving range and archery range. There are six docking areas with a total of 26 slips and a marina with a boat launching ramp and gasoline pump. With over 200 feet (61 m) of sandy beach, the lake is enjoyed by swimmers, boaters, waterskiers, and fishermen.[4]

Climate

Lake Tomahawk has four distinct seasons, with precipitation somewhat evenly spread throughout the year. Extreme temperature variations occur during the winter only. Tomahawk usually has its wettest month during May and its warmest temperatures in late July and August.

The elevation of Lake Tomahawk is 1,135 feet (346 m) above sea level at its highest elevation (Lake Tomahawk Dam).[5]

Lake Tomahawk gets on average 37 inches (940 mm) of rain per year. Snowfall is 28 inches (710 mm). The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 130.

On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Lake Tomahawk. The average July high is around 84 °F (29 °C). The January low is 18 °F (−8 °C). The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 49 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Government

Lake Tomahawk is governed by a property owners association. Lake Tomahawk has a nine-member board, with three members elected every year. The board's responsibilities include the management of the lake, roads, marina, beach, treasury, security, legal, conservation and lake activities. Lake Tomahawk has its own private security force which patrols the lake and its grounds while enforcing lake regulations.[6]

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lake Tomahawk CDP, Ohio". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on January 26, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  3. "Lake Tomahawk nearing sellout". The Pittsburgh Press. Oct 23, 1966. pp. 7A. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  4. http://www.ltpoa.org/
  5. http://www.usa.com/lake-tomahawk-oh.htm
  6. http://www.ltpoa.org/>
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