Hills Pond Dam dam
Hills Pond Dam
Hills Pond Dam, located in Akron, Ohio, is a concrete structure completed in 1938 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 15.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 203.2 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area. Situated on the Little Cuyahoga River, the dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a drainage area of 14 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 673 cubic feet per second, Hills Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the region. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve as a vital infrastructure for both recreational activities and water resource conservation in Summit County.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find Hills Pond Dam to be a fascinating example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. With its historical significance, strategic location, and ongoing maintenance efforts, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climatic conditions. From recreation to flood protection, Hills Pond Dam serves as a vital link between human activities and the natural environment, highlighting the intricate relationship between water resources, infrastructure, and climate resilience.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hills Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 24 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 399 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 4 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hills Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Canfield Road 2300, Sawyerwood
- Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park
- Palm Road Brimfield Township
- Lake Hodgson
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
Campgrounds
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Portage Lakes State Park
- West Branch State Park
- Camp Christopher
- Towpath Campsite
- Camp Asbury
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Hills Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hills Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hills Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hills Pond Dam.