Beck Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, Ohio, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Beck Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Beck Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carolyn S. Beck (private). It impounds the Little Sandy Creek near Mapleton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 11/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | Mapleton |
| River/Stream | Little Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.79500, -81.19000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 522 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carolyn S. Beck |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02977 |
| Federal ID | OH02977 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |