Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Twinsburg, Ohio, Colebrook Lake No.


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Summary

1 Dam stands as a testament to both engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Built in 1966, this private dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a serene water body for enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 17.1 feet and a storage capacity of 374 acre-feet, the dam provides a tranquil backdrop for outdoor activities in Portage County.

Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to maintain its integrity. With a drainage area of 0.21 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 156 cubic feet per second, this earth dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

As a part of the Buffalo District, Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in Ohio. With a surface area of 46 acres and a normal storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, this dam not only provides recreational opportunities but also supports the ecological balance of the tributary to Tinkers Creek. Its strategic location and careful maintenance underscore the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

1207

Dam Height

17.1

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO TINKERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

46

Drainage Area

0.21

Nid Storage

374

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

17
       
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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.