Columbia Lake Dam
Columbia Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1914. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Columbia Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Columbia Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ppg Industries, Inc.. It impounds the Hudson Run near Norton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Norton |
| River/Stream | Hudson Run |
| Coordinates | 41.00306, -81.61806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,360 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PPG Industries, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00484 |
| Federal ID | OH00484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |