Peterson Lake Dam
Peterson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Peterson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Peterson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Trustees Of Edward L & Kay L Peterson (private). It impounds the Tributary To Little Beech Creek near Alliance.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 11/30/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Alliance |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Little Beech Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.95000, -81.15333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Trustees of Edward L & Kay L Peterson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02425 |
| Federal ID | OH02425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |