Crouse Pond Dam
Crouse Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Crouse Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Crouse Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Green (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Nimisila Creek near Canal Fulton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Canal Fulton |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Nimisila Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.91250, -81.52500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Green |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02450 |
| Federal ID | OH02450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |