Giel Lake Dam
Giel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Geauga County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Giel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Giel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael & Carrie Giel (private). It impounds the Tributary To Cuyahoga River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 10/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Cuyahoga River |
| Coordinates | 41.43528, -81.13111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 838 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michael & Carrie Giel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03134 |
| Federal ID | OH03134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |