Summitville Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 305 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Summitville Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Summitville Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Summitville Tiles, Inc.. It impounds the Tributary to Brush Creek near Summitville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 06/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Nearest City | Summitville |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.68306, -80.88472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 309 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Summitville Tiles, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00314 |
| Federal ID | OH00314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |