Swan Lake Dam
Swan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Swan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Swan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Swan Lake Joint Venture (private). It impounds the Yellow Creek near Westmont Development.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 341 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years 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 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 12/15/2023.
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 | Westmont Development |
| River/Stream | Yellow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.12639, -81.68333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 341 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,650 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Swan Lake Joint Venture |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02854 |
| Federal ID | OH02854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |