Crystal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 280 ft long. 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 Crystal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Crystal Lake Recreation Association (private). It impounds the Tributary to Yellow Creek near Ghent.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 409 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/04/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Ghent |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Yellow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.14528, -81.65583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 409 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 409 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Crystal Lake Recreation Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00495 |
| Federal ID | OH00495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |