Kirby Lake Dam
Kirby Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kirby Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kirby Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kirby Lake Landowners Association (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Branch Rocky River near Echo Lake Glen.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 | 41.22056, -81.67222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kirby Lake Landowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00493 |
| Federal ID | OH00493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |