Long Lake Dam
Long Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Long Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Long Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division Of Parks & Watercraft (state). It impounds the Tuscarawas River near Barberton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 104 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 180 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,680 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 63 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/29/2019.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Barberton |
| River/Stream | Tuscarawas River |
| Coordinates | 41.02194, -81.54972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 104 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
| Drainage Area | 63 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00586 |
| Federal ID | OH00586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |