UPPER SHAKER LAKE DAM - OH00353-3452
Dam Name: UPPER SHAKER LAKE DAM
State: OH
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 07/29/2021
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Sinkhole
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDOH00353-3452
Incident DescriptionSinkhole over principal spillway
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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ResponseSent staff to observe sinkhole. Dam was already drained from previous incidents. Directed owner to partially breach dam until dam can be brought into full compliance.
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height30 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)155.00
Surface Area (acres)11.00
Year Completed1852
NID NumberOH00353
River NameDOAN BROOK
Latitude41.4831
Longitude-81.5606
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Incident Time
Incident Duration2-3 days
Incident Report ProducedNo
Information SourcesOH Dam Safety
