Weymouth Valley Lake No. 1 Dam

Weymouth Valley Lake No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Weymouth Valley Lake No. 1 Dam

The primary purpose of Weymouth Valley Lake No. 1 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 Cf Weymouth Arcis, Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To West Branch Rocky River near Abbeyville.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2023.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyMedina
Nearest CityAbbeyville
River/StreamTributary To West Branch Rocky River
Coordinates41.16528, -81.82333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage27 acre-ft
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge241 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCF Weymouth ARCIS, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/07/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH02084
Federal IDOH02084
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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