Cooper Pond Dam

TRIBUTARY TO HUGLE RUN· Stark, Ohio· Built 1971· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cooper Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 39.8% in OH)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge66 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDOH00227

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: December 9, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Robert and Angela Smith Alder

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cooper Pond Dam?

Cooper Pond 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 Cooper Pond Dam?

Cooper Pond Dam is owned by Robert and Angela Smith Alder (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cooper Pond Dam built?

Cooper Pond Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Cooper Pond Dam?

Cooper Pond 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 Cooper Pond Dam?

Cooper Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Cooper Pond Dam last inspected?

Cooper Pond Dam was last inspected on December 9, 2020. 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.