Walter C. Best Lake Dam

Geauga County, Ohio (near West Bass Lake)

River/Stream: Tributary to Chagrin River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
3,410 ft
Reservoir Storage
220 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
184 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-06-28

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
OH03067
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
41.55611, -81.20167

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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.