Meadowbrook Lake Dam dam
Meadowbrook Lake Dam
Meadowbrook Lake Dam, located in Summit County, Ohio, is a local government-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built in 1920, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans a length of 393 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 214.7 acre-feet. Despite its historical significance and contribution to the local community, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition with a significant hazard potential.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Meadowbrook Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. The dam's drainage area of 6.53 square miles and maximum discharge capacity of 1356 cubic feet per second make it a critical component in managing water resources in the area. However, with a risk assessment and risk management measures yet to be developed, there are concerns about the long-term sustainability and safety of the dam.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the condition and management of Meadowbrook Lake Dam present an opportunity to engage with local authorities and stakeholders to address its current challenges. By advocating for regular inspections, maintenance, and potential rehabilitation efforts, we can help preserve this essential infrastructure for recreation and water management purposes while safeguarding against potential hazards and ensuring its resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Meadowbrook Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 515 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 12 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Jaite Oh | 866 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek In Chippewa Met Pk Near Brecksville | 7 cfs | → |
| Tinkers Creek At Bedford Oh | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meadowbrook Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hudson Springs Park
- Lake Hodgson
- Canfield Road 2300, Sawyerwood
- Palm Road Brimfield Township
- Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
Campgrounds
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Camp Christopher
- Camp Asbury
- Portage Lakes State Park
- West Branch State Park
- Camp Site A
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Meadowbrook Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Meadowbrook Lake Dam
Where does the data for Meadowbrook Lake 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 Meadowbrook Lake Dam.