Huber Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Turner-Jordan Lake Dam Marko Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Huber Lake Dam, located in Stark County, Ohio, was completed in 1966 and serves as a vital recreational resource for the area.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 23.4 feet and with a length of 800 feet, creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 238 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities on the 24.2-acre surface area of Huber Lake.
Despite its recreational benefits, Huber Lake Dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment. The dam is owned privately and is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and maintenance. The dam's last inspection in June 2020 highlighted the need for improvements to meet safety standards and reduce potential risks to downstream areas in the event of a failure.
Efforts to address the dam's condition and mitigate potential hazards are crucial to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and preserve the recreational value of Huber Lake. With its picturesque setting and importance as a water resource in the region, Huber Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for proper management and maintenance of dams to protect both people and the environment in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
23.4 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO HUGLE RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.35 |
Nid Storage |
238 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
23 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Huber Lake Dam