Gorge Plant Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountySummit
Nearest CityCUYAHOGA FALLS
River/StreamCUYAHOGA RIVER
Coordinates41.12306, -81.49722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,149 acre-ft
Max Storage1,149 acre-ft
Normal Storage929 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area330 sq mi
Max Discharge4,657 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerFirstEnergy Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00481
Federal IDOH00481
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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