Virginia Kendall Dam (tract # 119-53) is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1937. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Virginia Kendall Dam (tract # 119-53)
The primary purpose of Virginia Kendall Dam (tract # 119-53) is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi NPS (federal). It impounds the Salt Run near Boston Township.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Boston Township |
| River/Stream | Salt Run |
| Coordinates | 41.21714, -81.52832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Doi NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00490 |
| Federal ID | OH00490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |