Hinckley Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMedina
Nearest CityECHO LAKE GLEN
River/StreamEAST BRANCH ROCKY RIVER
Coordinates41.22639, -81.72028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,574 acre-ft
Max Storage1,574 acre-ft
Normal Storage759 acre-ft
Surface Area71 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Max Discharge12,136 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCleveland Metropolitan Park District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00621
Federal IDOH00621
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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