Gerding Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO EAST BRANCH OF ROCKY RIVER· Medina, Ohio· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Gerding Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.5% in OH)
Dam Length470 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge150 cfs
NID IDOH02020

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: No
Last Inspection: October 11, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Chris Gerding

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gerding Lake Dam?

Gerding 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 Gerding Lake Dam?

Gerding Lake Dam is owned by Chris Gerding (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Gerding Lake Dam?

Gerding 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 Gerding Lake Dam?

Gerding Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Gerding Lake Dam last inspected?

Gerding Lake Dam was last inspected on October 11, 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.