Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-c
Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-c is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-c
The primary purpose of Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-c is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mwcd, Chippewa Subdistrict (local government). It impounds the River Styx near River Styx.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,860 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
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 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 05/27/2025.
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 | Medina |
| Nearest City | River Styx |
| River/Stream | River Styx |
| Coordinates | 41.05778, -81.79528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,860 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,545 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MWCD, Chippewa Subdistrict |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01085 |
| Federal ID | OH01085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |