Ledge Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO EAST BRANCH ROCKY RIVER· Medina, Ohio· Built 1965· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ledge Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 79.3% in OH)
Dam Length635 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge626 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOH00605

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: October 11, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Cleveland Metropolitan Park District

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ledge Lake Dam?

Ledge 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 Ledge Lake Dam?

Ledge Lake Dam is owned by Cleveland Metropolitan Park District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ledge Lake Dam built?

Ledge Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Ledge Lake Dam?

Ledge 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 Ledge Lake Dam?

Ledge Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Ledge Lake Dam last inspected?

Ledge 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.