Woodmoor Dam #2
Woodmoor Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Woodmoor Dam #2
The primary purpose of Woodmoor Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 0714-045 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Nimisila Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
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 05/19/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Nimisila Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.90194, -81.52472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 0714-045 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02752 |
| Federal ID | OH02752 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |