Lake Tomahawk, Ohio

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Lake Tomahawk, Ohio
Census-designated place
Lake Tomahawk Ohio Mother Nature's Paint Brush.jpg
Lake Tomahawk reservoir
Motto: 
"A Piece of Paradise on Earth"
Columbiana County Ohio incorporated and unincorporated areas Lake Tomahawk highlighted.png
Location of Lake Tomahawk in Columbiana County and in the State of Ohio
Coordinates: 40°45′50″N80°35′43″W / 40.76389°N 80.59528°W / 40.76389; -80.59528
Country United States
State Ohio
County Columbiana
Township Middleton
Area
[1]
 • Total1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2)
 • Land0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,096 ft (334 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total494
 • Density598.06/sq mi (230.90/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44441
Area code(s) 330, 234
FIPS code 39-41597
GNIS Feature ID2628921 [2]
School District Beaver Local School District
Website www.ltpoa.org

Lake Tomahawk is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in central Middleton Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 494 at the 2020 census. [3]

Contents

Lake Tomahawk was established in 1966 by the American Realty Service Corporation as a private planned community surrounding the man-made Lake Tomahawk reservoir. [4] It is part of the Salem micropolitan area, 24 miles (39 km) south of Youngstown and 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Pittsburgh.

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. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.07 km2). [6]

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). [7]

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.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010 485—
2020 4941.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [8] [9]

2020 Census

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. [10]

Education

Children in Lake Tomahawk are served by the Beaver Local School District. The current schools serving Lake Tomahawk are:

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References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Tomahawk, Ohio
  3. ↑ "Lake Tomahawk CDP, Ohio". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Lake Tomahawk nearing sellout". The Pittsburgh Press. October 23, 1966. pp. 7A. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Home". ltpoa.org.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Lake Tomahawk, OH - USA.com™". www.usa.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "LTPOA Home". Lake Tomahawk Property Owner's Association. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
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