Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam
Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir 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 700 Liverpool Drive Ohio Llc. It impounds the Tributary To West Branch Rocky River near Columbia Hills Corners.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 258 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Columbia Hills Corners |
| River/Stream | Tributary To West Branch Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 41.25528, -81.89444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 258 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,973 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | 700 Liverpool Drive Ohio LLC |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00625 |
| Federal ID | OH00625 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |