Woodmoor Dam #1

Woodmoor Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Woodmoor Dam #1

The primary purpose of Woodmoor Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 0714-044 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Nimisila Creek near Canal Fulton.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.

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 05/19/2025.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyStark
Nearest CityCanal Fulton
River/StreamTributary To Nimisila Creek
Coordinates40.89972, -81.52333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length175 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,092 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMultiple Owners - 0714-044
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH02723
Federal IDOH02723
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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