Lake Lucern Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 375 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Lucern Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Lucern Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 0714-006 (private). It impounds the Nimisila Creek near Portage Lakes.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,214 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Portage Lakes |
| River/Stream | Nimisila Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.89861, -81.60333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 694 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 0714-006 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00245 |
| Federal ID | OH00245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |