Lake Tomahawk is an

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and

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in central Middleton Township,

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, United States, surrounding the Lake Tomahawk

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. The population was 494 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Salem micropolitan area, south of

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and northwest of

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. Lake Tomahawk was established in 1966 by the American Realty Service Corporation as a

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Reservoir

Lake Tomahawk is and is surrounded by 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 with a maximum depth of at the dam. There is a 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 of sandy beach, the lake is enjoyed by swimmers, boaters, waterskiers, and fishermen.

Geography

Lake Tomahawk is located at (40.761389, -80.596389). According to the

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, the CDP has a total area of .

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 above sea level at its highest elevation (Lake Tomahawk Dam). Lake Tomahawk gets on average of rain per year. Snowfall is . 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 . The January low is . 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

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.

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 *

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– grades 9-12

References

{{Authority control Census-designated places in Columbiana County, Ohio Census-designated places in Ohio