Gross Lake Dam
Gross Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Ohio, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gross Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gross Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Freedom Fellowship Church Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Killbuck Creek near Westwood.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 581 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 11/26/2024.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Westwood |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Killbuck Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.79667, -81.99000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 581 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 581 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,554 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Freedom Fellowship Church LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00942 |
| Federal ID | OH00942 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |