Dams in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
19Total Dams
7High Hazard
8Significant
Dam Safety in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County has 19 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 8 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 8 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Cuyahoga County is 76 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam at 89 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam | High | Fair | 89 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1978 |
| Kerruish Stormwater Control Facility Dam | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1954 |
| Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2 | High | Poor | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Upper Shaker Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 30 | Recreation | 1852 |
| Briar Hill Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 24 | Recreation | 1913 |
| Hollenbeck Lake Dam | High | Poor | 22 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Lower Shaker Lake Dam | High | Poor | 17 | Recreation | 1830 |
| University School Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 53 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Hayes Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 45 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Luczek Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 41 | Recreation | 1992 |
| Acacia Country Club Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 38 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| City Of Shaker Heights Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 24 | Recreation | |
| Marshfield Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 15 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1997 |
| Iroquois Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 9 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Hawthorne Valley Country Club Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 31 | Recreation | |
| O'neill Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 28 | Recreation | |
| Clague Park Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1994 |
| Ranger Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 26 | 1980 |