Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam
Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam is a concrete dam located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, built in 1978. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam
The primary purpose of Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (local government). It impounds the Dugway Brook near East Cleveland.
The dam stands 89 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 354 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 04/26/2023.
At 89 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Nearest City | East Cleveland |
| River/Stream | Dugway Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.51194, -81.58861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 89 ft |
| Dam Height | 89 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,758 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00945 |
| Federal ID | OH00945 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |