Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam

Ohio — Summit County — TUSCARAWAS RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountySummit
RiverTUSCARAWAS RIVER
Coordinates41.01167, -81.51500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage1,740 acre-ft
Max Storage1,740 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 8, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft

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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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