Clean Water Works
Clean Water Works
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Lakeview Dam and Rethinking Urban Stormwater Management
25 minutes Posted Apr 8, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Introduction to Lakeview Dam
Kim's Role as Stormwater Manager
Understanding Dam Classifications
History and Purpose of Lakeview Dam
Modern Dam Design vs. Legacy Structures
Maintenance Costs and Future Considerations
Sustainable Stormwater Management
Career Journey and Exciting Projects
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Send us Fan Mail Clevelanders might not know about a massive concrete structure hidden within Lakeview Cemetery. Standing 89 feet tall, Lakeview Dam represents both a marvel of 1970s engineering and a relic of outdated water-management approaches. Stormwater Program Manager Kim Colich gives some background on this imposing structure and explains how modern modeling and technology allow for different flood-control solutions today. Beyond its engineering significance, the dam has gained fame a...