GORGE PLANT DAM - OH00481-971
Dam Name: GORGE PLANT DAM
State: OH
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 03/05/2011
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: High Reservoir Level
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Incident IDOH00481-971
Incident DescriptionHigh flows over the dam reached level to activate "EAP watch"
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
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Number of People Evacuated0
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Number of Habitable Structures Flooded
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Owner TypeU
Dam TypeCN
Primary Purpose(s)S
EAPY
Dam Height57 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)1149.00
Surface Area (acres)34.00
Year Completed1912
NID NumberOH00481
River NameCUYAHOGA RIVER
Latitude41.12
Longitude-81.49
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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