Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | PORTAGE LAKES |
| River/Stream | TUSCARAWAS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.01167, -81.51500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,740 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,740 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,080 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |