Timbre Ridge Lake

Campground closure

Site Closed

Timbre Ridge Lake Closure

The Wayne National Forest has closed Timbre Ridge Lake in Lawrence County, Ohio, for public safety after drawing down the pool to assess conditions at the dam.

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the area described in this Order (the "Restricted Area") and as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Ironton Ranger District, Wayne National Forest, Lawrence County, Ohio.

Entering and/or occupying the area of the Timber Ridge Lake as outlined on the attached map. [36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e)]

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or tire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

RESTRICTED AREA

The Restricted A rea is specifically the water sur fa ce a rea of Timber Ridge Lake.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to el ose Timber Ridge Lake to all public access, dueto safety concerns. Structural deficiencies have been noted in the dam and there is concern for potential failure. The water leve) will be drawn down and this arder is to facilitate the draw down and ensure public safety.

IMPLEMENTATION

This Order will be effective on the date signed at 1700 hours, and shall remain in effect until April 30, 2027, or until structural deficiencies are mediated and the order is rescinded, whichever occurs first.
A map identifying the Restricted A rea is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.
Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581 (b)(7)).
Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Ironton Ranger District located in Pedro, OH, telephone number 740-534- 6500 and at the Wayne National Forest Supervisor's Office in Nelsonville, OH, telephone number 740-753-0880.
This Order supersedes any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.

This beautiful 100-acre lake is located on the Ironton Ranger District in Lawrence County, Ohio. The surrounding forested hills will make a picturesque backdrop for fishing, hunting, camping, or hiking trip to this tranquil lake. There are over 1,200 acres of Wayne National Forest surrounding Timbre Ridge Lake. Please respect private property during your visit, there are a few small private lots near the dam on the north side of the lake.

Fees

Free

Rules

Electric motors only may be used to power your boat. Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the lake, dam, boat launch, and within 100' of the lakeshore and in the parking lots. The area is periodically patrolled by the U.S. Forest Service, Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Officers.