Lake Forest Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 625 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 Lake Forest Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Forest Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Forest Country Club (private). It impounds the Brandywine Creek near Boston Heights.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 405 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 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 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Boston Heights |
| River/Stream | Brandywine Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.25222, -81.47139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,887 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Forest Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00496 |
| Federal ID | OH00496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |