Wolf Creek Dam
Wolf Creek Dam is a concrete dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1926. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wolf Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Wolf Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Barberton (local government). It impounds the Wolf Creek near Norton.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 561 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 240 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 07/07/2020.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Norton |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.05778, -81.61806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 561 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,849 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Barberton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00483 |
| Federal ID | OH00483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |