Hickory Hills Park Lake Dam, located in Newton Falls, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1958 for recreational purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 12.3 feet with a length of 450 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of recreation, the dam poses a high hazard potential and has a poor condition assessment as of its last inspection in April 2016.
Sitting on a tributary to the Mahoning River in Portage County, Ohio, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Natural Resources. With a drainage area of 0.2 square miles and a maximum discharge of 80 cubic feet per second, Hickory Hills Park Lake Dam serves as a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure. However, its condition and hazard potential highlight the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of dams like Hickory Hills Park Lake Dam is crucial for comprehensively managing and protecting our water resources. By staying informed about the state of such structures and advocating for proper maintenance and regulation, we can help safeguard our precious waterways and mitigate the potential risks associated with aging infrastructure like this dam.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
12.3 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO MAHONING RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
12 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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West Branch State Park
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Silver Springs - Stow
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Camp Asbury
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