Chippewa Creek Structure Iv-A

Medina County, Ohio (near STERLING)

River/Stream: TRIBUTARY TO CHIPPEWA CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
41 ft
Dam Length
480 ft
Reservoir Storage
203 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,861 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-05-27

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH00612
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
40.99944, -81.84222
Age
53 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.