Lake Forest Estates Dam
Lake Forest Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Forest Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Forest Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pfr Land Company (private). It impounds the Tributary To Brandywine Creek near Northfield Center.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Northfield Center |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Brandywine Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.28750, -81.48194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,580 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PFR Land Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02447 |
| Federal ID | OH02447 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |