Paw Paw Lake Dam
Paw Paw Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Geauga County, Ohio, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paw Paw Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paw Paw Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paw Paw Lake Home Company (private). It impounds the Tributary To Silver Creek near Russell Center.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 06/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Nearest City | Russell Center |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.43611, -81.31778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,784 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paw Paw Lake Home Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01006 |
| Federal ID | OH01006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |