Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam in East Cleveland, Ohio, is a gravity dam designed by Willibald L.


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Summary

Pelosci and the City of Cleveland to reduce flood risks along the Dugway Brook. Completed in 1978, the dam stands at a height of 89 feet and spans 520 feet, with a storage capacity of 354 acre-feet. The dam is owned and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, the Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 13,758 cubic feet per second and is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is equipped to handle emergency situations with an emergency action plan in place.

Managed by the local government, the Lakeview Cemetery Flood Control Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in flood control measures. Its strategic location and design demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the community from the impacts of extreme weather events, making it a significant asset in the region's water management system.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

520

Dam Height

89

River Or Stream

DUGWAY BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Drainage Area

2.28

Nid Storage

354

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

89
       
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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.