Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-d
Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-d is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-d
The primary purpose of Chippewa Creek Structure Viii-d 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 Mwcd, Chippewa Subdistrict (local government). It impounds the Holmes Brook near Wadsworth.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 05/27/2025.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Wadsworth |
| River/Stream | Holmes Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.03861, -81.74722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,493 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MWCD, Chippewa Subdistrict |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01086 |
| Federal ID | OH01086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |