Deer Lake Estates Dam
Deer Lake Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Geauga County, Ohio, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Deer Lake Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Deer Lake Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deer Lake Estates Homeowners Assoc.. It impounds the Tributary To Silver Creek near Russell Center.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Nearest City | Russell Center |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.44417, -81.32056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,412 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Deer Lake Estates Homeowners Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02842 |
| Federal ID | OH02842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |