Lower Shaker Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga
Nearest CityCLEVELAND HEIGHTS
River/StreamDOAN BROOK
Coordinates41.49000, -81.58167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1830 (196 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage178 acre-ft
Max Storage178 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge425 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMultiple Owners - 1314-001
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00352
Federal IDOH00352
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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