Ranger Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO ROCKY RIVER· Cuyahoga, Ohio· Built 1980· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ranger Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 46.4% in OH)
Dam Length165 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDOH02760

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

Cleveland Metropolitan Park District

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ranger Lake Dam?

Ranger 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 Ranger Lake Dam?

Ranger 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 Ranger Lake Dam built?

Ranger Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Ranger Lake Dam?

Ranger Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Ranger Lake Dam last inspected?

Ranger 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.