Lower Carter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 570 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Lower Carter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Carter Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carter-jones Lumber Company (private). It impounds the Tributary to Cuyahoga River near Munroe Falls.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 10/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Munroe Falls |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Cuyahoga River |
| Coordinates | 41.12389, -81.42722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,113 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carter-jones Lumber Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00482 |
| Federal ID | OH00482 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |