City Of Hudson Upper Lake Dam
City Of Hudson Upper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About City Of Hudson Upper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of City Of Hudson Upper Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Hudson (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Brandywine near City Of Hudson.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | City Of Hudson |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Brandywine |
| Coordinates | 41.23722, -81.43250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Hudson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03079 |
| Federal ID | OH03079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |