Berlin Lake Dam Tours
The Berlin Lake project is situated on the Mahoning River, where it covers 3,590 acres and offers 70 miles of shoreline. The lake is in Portage, Mahoning, and Stark counties. The Berlin Dam is a partially controlled concrete gravity type with a center spillway flanked by rolled earth filled abutments. The Dam is 96’ above the original streambed, stretches 5750’ in length, and was completed in 1943.The Berlin Lake project is situated on the Mahoning River, where it covers 3,590 acres and offers 70 miles of shoreline. The lake is in Portage, Mahoning, and Stark counties. The Berlin Dam is a partially controlled concrete gravity type with a center spillway flanked by rolled earth filled abutments. The Dam is 96’ above the original streambed, stretches 5750’ in length, and was completed in 1943.
Need to Know
- Weapons
Visitors will not hand-carry weapons into restricted areas. Project managers will inform visitors that weapons of any kind are prohibited in restricted areas.
- Dress Code
Project managers will visually assess visitors to ensure they are appropriately dressed for the location they are touring. Visitors who appear overdressed for the weather, who appear to be concealing items under their clothing, or who by word or action do not comply with the project manager’s directions may be denied entry to the restricted area. Closed-toe shoes are required.
- Photography
Project managers will inform visitors that photography is prohibited in restricted areas. Cameras and mobile phones will not be taken into restricted areas and should be stored in visitors’ vehicle(s).
- Personal Items
Visitors will not hand carry items (backpacks, purses, diaper bags, water bottles, etc.) into restricted areas. Before a tour, project managers will notify visitors that all hand-carried items must be stowed in the visitors’ vehicle(s).
- Liability
The area you are about to enter has been declared a restricted area by the authority of the Pittsburgh District Commander in accordance with the provisions of the directive issued by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to the provisions of § 21, Internal Security Act of 1950. Unauthorized entry is prohibited; therefore, you must remain with this group at all times. All persons entering here are liable to search. Weapons, cameras, and hand-carried items are prohibited in this area. Photography, and making notes, drawings, maps, or graphic representations of this area or its activities are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Commander. Any such material found in the possession of unauthorized persons will be confiscated.
- Registration
Please note that a park ranger will contact you prior to the tour date for verification with the USACE Pittsburgh District Secuity Office. Failure to provide any requested information will result in denied entry. All visitors regardless of age will sign the project site’s visitor control log (log) prior to entering the restricted area. Adult chaperones will supervise minors while signing the log and will complete the log for minors who are unable to sign or write their names.
- Photo ID Required
Adult visitors (18 years of age or older) must present government issued identification.
- Accessibility
The Ranger guided tour is not considered accessible for individuals using a wheel chair or with mobility limitations.
Booking Windows
Intial release will be May 23rd, 2024 at 10AM EST for June 23rd tours. After initial release, tickets will begin to release 30 Days in advance at 10AM EST for July and August tour dates. Due to required security measures, the booking window will close 7 days prior to tour date at 10 AM EST.
Changes and Cancellations
- If you are unable to make your tour time, cancellations are allowed until 24 hours prior to tour start time. Due to limited inventory, please cancel if you are unable to attend the tour. Please note: Berlin Lake does not charge nor collect any fees for participation in dam tours, however, there is a non-refundable reservation service fee of $1 per ticket.
- Participants must check-in with the Park Ranger at the Berlin Dam Day Use Area parking lot at least 5 minutes prior to the tour start time. Otherwise, reservations will be cancelled, and tickets forfeited. No refunds will be offered.
- For safety reasons, tours will not take place during thunderstorms or severe weather. Additionally, walks may be cancelled due to flood operations, higher security threat levels, or maintenance.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
2016 Bonner Road Deerfield OH 44411
Phone Number
330-547-3781
