Clague Park Lake Dam

SPERRY CREEK· Cuyahoga, Ohio· Built 1994· Concrete· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clague Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 27.7% in OH)
Dam Length410 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge8,320 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDOH02766

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 27, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

City of Westlake

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clague Park Lake Dam?

Clague Park Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clague Park Lake Dam?

Clague Park Lake Dam is owned by City of Westlake (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clague Park Lake Dam built?

Clague Park Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Clague Park Lake Dam?

Clague Park Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clague Park Lake Dam?

Clague Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Clague Park Lake Dam last inspected?

Clague Park Lake Dam was last inspected on September 27, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.