Lake Greenbriar Dam
Lake Greenbriar Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Greenbriar Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Greenbriar Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tom Falkenstein (private). It impounds the Tributary To Tuscarawas River near Mizers.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Tuscarawas |
| Nearest City | Mizers |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Tuscarawas River |
| Coordinates | 40.32222, -81.47444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 580 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tom Falkenstein |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00368 |
| Federal ID | OH00368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |