Luczek Lake Dam
Luczek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Luczek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Luczek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 39350 Bainbridge Rd., Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Aurora Branch Of Chagrin River near Chagrin Falls.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 326 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 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 06/22/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Nearest City | Chagrin Falls |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Aurora Branch Of Chagrin River |
| Coordinates | 41.38444, -81.40028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,721 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 39350 Bainbridge Rd., LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02803 |
| Federal ID | OH02803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |