Hollenbeck Lake Dam
Hollenbeck Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, built in 1953. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hollenbeck Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hollenbeck Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 1215-001 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Big Creek near Parma Heights.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2021.
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 | Parma Heights |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.37083, -81.74361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 566 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 1215-001 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01487 |
| Federal ID | OH01487 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |