Bear Town Lake Dam
Ohio — Geauga County — TRIBUTARY TO AURORA BRANCH
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| River | TRIBUTARY TO AURORA BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 41.35500, -81.29806 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 28, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Geauga Park District |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.