Willowdale Lake Dam
Willowdale Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Willowdale Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Willowdale Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Willowdale Country Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Nimisila Creek near Comet.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 563 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century 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 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 04/24/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Comet |
| River/Stream | Nimisila Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.90389, -81.48278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 563 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 563 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 367 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Willowdale Country Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00244 |
| Federal ID | OH00244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |