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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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Abbeyville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To West Branch Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 41.16528, -81.82333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 241 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CF Weymouth ARCIS, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02084 |
| Federal ID | OH02084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |