Upper Shaker Lake Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga
Nearest CityCLEVELAND HEIGHTS
River/StreamDOAN BROOK
Coordinates41.48306, -81.56056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length615 ft
Year Completed1852 (174 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,400 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMultiple Owners - 1314-002
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection03/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00353
Federal IDOH00353
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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