Pancake Lake Dam

PANCAKE CREEK· Summit, Ohio· Built 1965· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pancake 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 20 ft (taller than 27.7% in OH)
Dam Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage369 acre-ft
Normal Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge4,880 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOH00477

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: August 25, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Robil Corporation

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pancake Lake Dam?

Pancake 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 Pancake Lake Dam?

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

When was Pancake Lake Dam built?

Pancake 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 Pancake Lake Dam?

Pancake 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 Pancake Lake Dam?

Pancake 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 Pancake Lake Dam last inspected?

Pancake Lake Dam was last inspected on August 25, 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.