Harvey's Lake Dam
Harvey's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Geauga County, Ohio, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Harvey's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Harvey's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gerald J. & Kathleen Anne Breen (private). It impounds the Tributary To Cuyahoga River near Hiram Rapids.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Nearest City | Hiram Rapids |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Cuyahoga River |
| Coordinates | 41.43472, -81.12306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 495 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gerald J. & Kathleen Anne Breen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01613 |
| Federal ID | OH01613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |