Gerding Lake Dam
Gerding Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gerding Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gerding Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chris Gerding (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Branch Of Rocky River near Echo Lake Glen.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Echo Lake Glen |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Branch Of Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 41.20500, -81.70917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Chris Gerding |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02020 |
| Federal ID | OH02020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |