Reservoir Park Upground
Reservoir Park Upground is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1910. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reservoir Park Upground
The primary purpose of Reservoir Park Upground is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Akron (local government). It impounds the Little Cuyahoga River near Goodyear Heights.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Goodyear Heights |
| River/Stream | Little Cuyahoga River |
| Coordinates | 41.07333, -81.46667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 37 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Akron |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02470 |
| Federal ID | OH02470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |