Hess Wetlands Dam

Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyGeauga
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO CUYAHOGA RIVER
Coordinates41.47556, -81.25861

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage331 acre-ft
Max Storage331 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge3,311 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGeorge Hess, II
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Last Inspection09/16/2014
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH03171
Federal IDOH03171
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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