Morelli Pond Dam
Morelli Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Morelli Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Morelli Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Serenity Shores Condominiums (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mudbrook Creek near Crystal Springs.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Crystal Springs |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mudbrook Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.85944, -81.51611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 171 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Serenity Shores Condominiums |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00239 |
| Federal ID | OH00239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |