Stout Lake Dam
Stout Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stout Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stout Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gary Esber (private). It impounds the Tributary To Sandy Creek near Minerva.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 712 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Minerva |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.75861, -81.10056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 712 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 43 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gary Esber |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00231 |
| Federal ID | OH00231 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |