Villa Lago Dam

TRIBUTARY TO BRANDYWINE CREEK· Summit, Ohio· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Villa Lago Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 51.3% in OH)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge155 cfs
NID IDOH02443

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: November 9, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Villa Lago Homeowners Assoc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Villa Lago Dam?

Villa Lago 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 Villa Lago Dam?

Villa Lago Dam is owned by Villa Lago Homeowners Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Villa Lago Dam?

Villa Lago 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 Villa Lago Dam?

Villa Lago Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Villa Lago Dam last inspected?

Villa Lago Dam was last inspected on November 9, 2021. 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.