Walter C. Best Lake Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyGeauga
Nearest CityWest Bass Lake
River/StreamTributary to Chagrin River
Coordinates41.55611, -81.20167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length3,410 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge184 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGeauga Park District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH03067
Federal IDOH03067
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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