Woodmoor Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Woodmoor Dam #2, located in Stark County, Ohio, was completed in 1978 and primarily serves as a recreational area.


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Summary

The dam, designed by Fredal and Poggmeyer Design, is an earth dam standing at a height of 16 feet and stretching 275 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.5 acres, with a drainage area of 1.28 square miles.

Despite its recreational purpose, Woodmoor Dam #2 is classified as having a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of July 2020. The dam is under state regulation by the Department of Natural Resources, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The last inspection in July 2020 deemed the dam in poor condition, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the dam structure itself.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Woodmoor Dam #2 can appreciate its role in providing recreational opportunities while also recognizing the importance of regular maintenance and risk assessment to mitigate potential hazards. The dam's location near Nimisila Creek tributary adds to its significance in the local ecosystem, calling for continued monitoring and management to balance its recreational benefits with safety considerations.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

275

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO NIMISILA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.5

Drainage Area

1.28

Nid Storage

30

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

16
       
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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.