Baldwin Creek Dam Removal
Project Updates
Jun. 2025 - Demolition of the existing buildings has been completed. Dam removal and stream restoration work is scheduled to begin in July. Crews will be re-mobilizing to the site in the coming weeks.
About
This project aims to improve quality, habitat, and hydrology of a portion of Baldwin Creek just upstream of Coe Lake in Berea. Work will include the removal of a low head dam and select distressed structures along the ~510 linear foot stream corridor, as well as a number of restoration efforts to achieve the following goals:
- Restore near normal hydrology and sediment transport in Baldwin Creek
- Improve fish passage and re-colonization of macroinvertebrates upstream of the existing dam
- Restore ecosystem function in the floodplain and adjacent habitats
Project Type: Ecological Restoration and Site Improvements
Project Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2025
Contact: Seth Keller, Project Manager, 216-678-2651 or [email protected]
Project Size: ~510 linear feet of stream and habitat restoration; 3+ acres of restoration and plantings
Consulting Partner(s): Biohabitats
Partners:
- Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD)
Funding:
- Ohio EPA Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program (WRRSP) - Sponsored by City of Akron
- Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD)
