Chippewa Creek Structure Iv-a

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMedina
Nearest CitySTERLING
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO CHIPPEWA CREEK
Coordinates40.99944, -81.84222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage203 acre-ft
Max Storage203 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,861 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMWCD, Chippewa Subdistrict
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00612
Federal IDOH00612
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Chippewa Creek Structure Iii-a 2.6 mi High Wolf Lakes Dams 4.1 mi Low Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-c 4.7 mi High Chippewa Creek Structure V-c 4.7 mi Significant Chippewa Creek Structure Ii-a 4.9 mi Significant Chippewa Creek Structure V-d 5.4 mi Significant Osage Lake Dam 5.6 mi Significant Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-d 5.6 mi Significant Brye Lake Dam 6.3 mi High Wadsworth Sludge Lagoon 6.6 mi Significant