Springwater Park Lake Dam
Springwater Park Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Portage County, Ohio, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Springwater Park Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Springwater Park Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by D Helmling Trucking & (private). It impounds the Tributary To Plum Creek near Kent.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
| Nearest City | Kent |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.11833, -81.37250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | D Helmling Trucking & |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02309 |
| Federal ID | OH02309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |