Located in Strongsville, Ohio, the Pine Hill Golf Club Lake No.
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3 Dam is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1969. With a height of 56.3 feet and a length of 450 feet, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 6.2 acres. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and is considered to have a significant hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in March 2019.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 256 cubic feet per second. It is situated on a tributary to Healey Creek and is within the jurisdiction of the state of Ohio. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, and it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its integrity and safety. Despite its fair condition assessment, the Pine Hill Golf Club Lake No. 3 Dam continues to provide a recreational oasis for visitors and golf enthusiasts in the Medina County area.
With its stone core and soil foundation, the Pine Hill Golf Club Lake No. 3 Dam stands as a testament to the careful design and construction efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, it is essential to monitor and maintain dams like this to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of valuable water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
56.3 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO HEALEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
56 |