Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam
Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam 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 Alliance (local government). It impounds the Deer Creek near Limaville.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,536 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 695 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,513 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 11/17/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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 | Stark |
| Nearest City | Limaville |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.97306, -81.17778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,536 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,513 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,513 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,366 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 695 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Alliance |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00241 |
| Federal ID | OH00241 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |