Lake Hodgson Dam
Lake Hodgson Dam is an earth dam located in Portage County, Ohio, built in 1843. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Hodgson Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Hodgson Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Ravenna (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Breakneck Creek near Kent.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 190 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,517 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1843, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
| Nearest City | Kent |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Breakneck Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.13833, -81.29056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1843 (183 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,517 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,517 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 984 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 190 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 887 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Ravenna |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00669 |
| Federal ID | OH00669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |