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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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Sheffield |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 41.45611, -82.11528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 226 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | United States Steel Corporation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02712 |
| Federal ID | OH02712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |