Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B
Key Takeaway
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 18.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 152 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 895 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | OH03185 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Stark County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B?
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B?
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B is owned by Stark County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B built?
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B?
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B?
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B has a dam height of 17 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 Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B last inspected?
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B was last inspected on July 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.