Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam
Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam is an earth dam located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam
The primary purpose of Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Highland Heights (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Trib To Euclid Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Trib To Euclid Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.56917, -81.46167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,721 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Highland Heights |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02915 |
| Federal ID | OH02915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |