Uss/kobe Lake Dam

Uss/kobe Lake Dam is an other dam located in Lorain County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Uss/kobe Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Uss/kobe Lake 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 United States Steel Corporation. It impounds the Black River near Sheffield.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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 11/29/2023.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyLorain
Nearest CitySheffield
River/StreamBlack River
Coordinates41.45611, -82.11528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge226 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerUnited States Steel Corporation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH02712
Federal IDOH02712
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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