Westwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Trumbull County, Ohio, built in 1949. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 420 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 Westwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Westwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Westwood Lake Development Corp (private). It impounds the MUD Creek near Niles.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Nearest City | Niles |
| River/Stream | MUD Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.17778, -80.79500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,208 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Westwood Lake Development Corp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00338 |
| Federal ID | OH00338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |