Nimisila Reservoir Dam

Summit County, Ohio (near CANAL FULTON)

River/Stream: NIMISILA CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
44 ft
Dam Length
10,630 ft
Reservoir Storage
17,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
9,926 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-08-20

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH00584
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
40.92667, -81.52333
Age
90 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.