Meadow Lake Dam
Meadow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Meadow Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Meadow Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael And Lyn Schory (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Branch Nimishillen Creek near Louisville.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Louisville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Branch Nimishillen Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.86111, -81.21750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,544 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michael and Lyn Schory |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02421 |
| Federal ID | OH02421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |