Rice Pond Dam

TRIBUTARY TO MALLET CREEK· Medina, Ohio· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rice Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 64.6% in OH)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge74 cfs
NID IDOH00609

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: September 25, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Multiple Owners - 1117-005

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rice Pond Dam?

Rice Pond 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 Rice Pond Dam?

Rice Pond Dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 1117-005 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rice Pond Dam?

Rice Pond 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 Rice Pond Dam?

Rice Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Rice Pond Dam last inspected?

Rice Pond Dam was last inspected on September 25, 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.