Hess Wetlands Dam

Ohio — Geauga County — TRIBUTARY TO CUYAHOGA RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyGeauga
RiverTRIBUTARY TO CUYAHOGA RIVER
Coordinates41.47556, -81.25861

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage332 acre-ft
Max Storage332 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 16, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2005
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGeorge Hess, II

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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.

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