Paw Paw Lake Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Nearest City | RUSSELL CENTER |
| River/Stream | TRIBUTARY TO SILVER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.43611, -81.31778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,784 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paw Paw Lake Home Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |