Hudson Springs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 795 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hudson Springs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hudson Springs Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Hudson Parks Department (local government). It impounds the Tributary to Tinkers Creek near Moran.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 795 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 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 12/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | Moran |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Tinkers Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.25000, -81.40000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 795 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,008 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Hudson Parks Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02463 |
| Federal ID | OH02463 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |