Lake Medina Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Medina Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 82.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 402 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00622 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Medina County Park District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Medina Dam?
Lake Medina Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Medina Dam?
Lake Medina Dam is owned by Medina County Park District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Medina Dam built?
Lake Medina Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Lake Medina Dam?
Lake Medina 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 Lake Medina Dam?
Lake Medina Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Lake Medina Dam last inspected?
Lake Medina Dam was last inspected on October 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.