Briar Hill Lake Dam

Ohio — Cuyahoga County — TRIBUTARY TO AURORA BRANCH OF CHAGRIN RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga
RiverTRIBUTARY TO AURORA BRANCH OF CHAGRIN RIVER
Coordinates41.40028, -81.44139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length885 ft
NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 22, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBriar Lake Association

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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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