Camp Hilaka Lake Dam
Camp Hilaka Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1926. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Camp Hilaka Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Hilaka Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richfield Joint Recreation District (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Branch Rocky River near Echo Lake Glen.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1926, 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 10/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Echo Lake Glen |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Branch Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 41.24889, -81.67722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,921 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richfield Joint Recreation District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00492 |
| Federal ID | OH00492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |