Lake Dorothy Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountySummit
Nearest CityBARBERTON
River/StreamHUDSON RUN
Coordinates41.01583, -81.64306

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length468 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,320 acre-ft
Max Storage2,320 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,254 acre-ft
Surface Area114 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge9,660 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPPG Industries, Inc.
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/04/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00486
Federal IDOH00486
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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