Lake Tomahawk, Ohio

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. It was established in 1966 by the American Realty Service Corporation as a private planned community surrounding the man-made Lake Tomahawk reservoir.

Reservoir
Lake Tomahawk is 150 acre and is surrounded by 630 acre 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 ft with a maximum depth of 65 ft at the dam. There is a 750 ft 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 ft of sandy beach, the lake is enjoyed by swimmers, boaters, waterskiers, and fishermen.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 sqmi.

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 1135 ft above sea level at its highest elevation (Lake Tomahawk Dam).

Lake Tomahawk gets on average 37 in of rain per year. Snowfall is 28 in. 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. The January low is 18 F. 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.

Education
Children in Lake Tomahawk are served by the Beaver Local School District. The current schools serving Lake Tomahawk are:
 * Beaver Local Elementary School – grades K-4
 * Beaver Local Middle School – grades 5-8
 * Beaver Local High School – grades 9-12