Lake Tomahawk, Ohio | |
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Census-designated place | |
Motto: "A Piece of Paradise on Earth" | |
Location in the state of Ohio | |
Coordinates: 40°44′50″N 80°36′47″W / 40.74722°N 80.61306°WCoordinates: 40°44′50″N 80°36′47″W / 40.74722°N 80.61306°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Columbiana |
Township | Middleton |
Area | |
• Total | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
• Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
• Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 485 |
• Density | 585/sq mi (225.9/km2) |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
ZIP code | 44441 |
Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
FIPS code | 39-41597 |
GNIS Feature ID | 1056809 |
Website | www |
Lake Tomahawk is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 485 at the 2010 Census. It was established in 1966 by the American Realty Service Corporation.
Lake Tomahawk is a private community located between Pittsburgh and Youngstown. The 150-acre (61 ha) lake is surrounded by an additional 630 acres (250 ha) of residential homes and scenic property. It is a man-made, spring-fed lake, home to a variety of fish such as walleye, bass, perch, crappie and catfish. 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.
Lake Tomahawk is included in the Beaver Local School District. Lake Tomahawk is part of Middleton Township. The village of Rogers is 3 miles (5 km) to the northwest, and Negley is 5 miles (8 km) to the northeast. Shopping and dining communities within a short drive include Calcutta and nearby Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania.
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.