Comet Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountySummit
Nearest CityCOMET
River/StreamNIMISILA CREEK
Coordinates40.92278, -81.52583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage560 acre-ft
Max Storage560 acre-ft
Normal Storage225 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge1,421 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerComet Lake Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00479
Federal IDOH00479
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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