Lake Rockwell Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyPortage
Nearest CityKENT
River/StreamCUYAHOGA RIVER
Coordinates41.18278, -81.33111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length490 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18,250 acre-ft
Max Storage18,250 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,172 acre-ft
Surface Area810 acres
Drainage Area208 sq mi
Max Discharge15,732 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Akron
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/20/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00668
Federal IDOH00668
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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