Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam, located in Parkman, Ohio, is a private dam owned and managed for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Built in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 440 feet in length. It provides a storage capacity of 277 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 24 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.

Despite its recreational appeal, the dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of May 2016. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio regulates and inspects this structure regularly to ensure its safety. The dam overlooks the Grand River and sits within the Pittsburgh District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures for water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.

With a drainage area of 11.23 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 2227 cubic feet per second, Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control efforts in Geauga County, Ohio. Its inspection frequency of every 5 years highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold the safety and functionality of this vital infrastructure for both recreational and environmental purposes.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

440

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

GRAND RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Drainage Area

11.23

Nid Storage

277

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

25
       
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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. 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

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, 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.