Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B is a concrete dam located in Summit County, Ohio, built in 2007. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B
The primary purpose of Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B 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 Stark County Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Zimber Ditch near North Canton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 152 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 04/24/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Nearest City | North Canton |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Zimber Ditch |
| Coordinates | 40.91444, -81.42028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 152 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 895 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Stark County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03185 |
| Federal ID | OH03185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |