Bridge Creek Dam

Bridge Creek Dam Quick Facts

Location: Geauga, Ohio
Coordinates: 41.4, -81.1833333
River: Bridge Creek And Black Brook River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1961
Dam Height: 40 ft (12 m)
Dam Length: 4,800 ft (1,463 m)
Dam Capacity: 41,505 acre-ft (51,196 Ml)
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Bridge Creek Dam Information

Bridge Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 8 miles from Hiram Rapids, Geauga, Ohio.

The dam, which is on the Bridge Creek And Black Brook River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by PARSONS, BRINKERHOFF, QUADE AND DOUGLAS, NEW YORK, NY and commissioned in 1961 and is currently owned by City of Akron.

Bridge Creek Dam Structure

The Bridge Creek Dam is approximately 4,800 feet (1,463 m) long, 40 feet (12 m) high and has a structural volume of 2,900,000 cubic yards (2,217,210 cubic metres).

Bridge Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 18,480 acre-ft (22,795 Ml) and maximum capacity of 41,505 acre-ft (51,196 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,420 acres (575 ha) and the total catchment area is 22,464 square miles (58,182 square kilometres).

Bridge Creek Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 23080 cubic feet per second (654 cubic metres per second).

Bridge Creek Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Bridge Creek Dam
Geauga, Ohio
Height (ft)
40
Length (Ft)
4,800
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
41,505
Drainage Area (sq miles)
22,464
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

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Bridge Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Bridge Creek Dam?

Bridge Creek Dam is in Ohio.

In which county is the Bridge Creek Dam?

Bridge Creek Dam is in Geauga County.

How high is the Bridge Creek Dam?

Bridge Creek Dam is 40 feet high.

How long is the Bridge Creek Dam?

Bridge Creek Dam is 4,800 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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