Sylvan Dam
Sylvan Dam is an earth dam located in Summit County, Ohio. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Sylvan Dam
Sylvan Dam is a dam in Summit, Ohio. The dam is owned by Doi Nps (federal). It impounds the Cuyahoga River near Peninsula.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/2022.
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 | Summit |
| Nearest City | Peninsula |
| River/Stream | Cuyahoga River |
| Coordinates | 41.22133, -81.56856 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DOI NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02474 |
| Federal ID | OH02474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |