Paw Paw Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyGeauga
Nearest CityRUSSELL CENTER
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO SILVER CREEK
Coordinates41.43611, -81.31778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge3,784 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPaw Paw Lake Home Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH01006
Federal IDOH01006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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