Granger Lake Dam
Granger Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Granger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Granger Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Granger Lakes Condo Association (private). It impounds the Tributary To Yellow Creek near Granger Lake.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/04/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Granger Lake |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Yellow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.15389, -81.69222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 562 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Granger Lakes Condo Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00603 |
| Federal ID | OH00603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |