Bear Town Lake Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyGeauga
Nearest CitySPRINGVALLEY
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO AURORA BRANCH
Coordinates41.35500, -81.29806

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length950 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage141 acre-ft
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,721 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGeauga Park District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00357
Federal IDOH00357
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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