Lake Forest Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountySummit
Nearest CityBOSTON HEIGHTS
River/StreamBRANDYWINE CREEK
Coordinates41.25222, -81.47139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length625 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage405 acre-ft
Max Storage405 acre-ft
Normal Storage143 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge4,887 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Forest Country Club
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00496
Federal IDOH00496
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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