Deer Creek Reservoir Dam
Deer Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Deer Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Deer Creek Reservoir 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 Alliance (local government). It impounds the Deer Creek near Lake Milton.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 3,345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 313 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,967 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 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 11/17/2021.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Lake Milton |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.96861, -81.11667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,967 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,967 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,069 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 313 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,832 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Alliance |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00779 |
| Federal ID | OH00779 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |