Lake Noah Dam
Lake Noah Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Noah Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Noah Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ymca Of Akron (private). It impounds the Nimisila Creek near Comet.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 589 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Comet |
| River/Stream | Nimisila Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.91361, -81.51583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 589 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 589 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,917 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | YMCA of Akron |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00478 |
| Federal ID | OH00478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |