Schmidt Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO WEST BRANCH OF ROCKY RIVER· Medina, Ohio· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Schmidt Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 27.7% in OH)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3 cfs
NID IDOH02060

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 17, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Michael Schmidt

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schmidt Lake Dam?

Schmidt 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 Schmidt Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Schmidt Lake Dam?

Schmidt 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 Schmidt Lake Dam?

Schmidt 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 Schmidt Lake Dam last inspected?

Schmidt Lake Dam was last inspected on October 17, 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.