Squaw Valley Lake Dam
Squaw Valley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Squaw Valley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Squaw Valley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Squaw Valley Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Hugle Run near Oneida.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Oneida |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Hugle Run |
| Coordinates | 40.73389, -81.15722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Squaw Valley Ranch, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00226 |
| Federal ID | OH00226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |