Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam
Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Lorain County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Erie Council Bsa (private). It impounds the Tributary To Frankenburg Crk E Fork Of Vermillion River near Birmingham.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 2,380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Birmingham |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Frankenburg Crk E Fork Of Vermillion River |
| Coordinates | 41.27833, -82.33833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Erie Council BSA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00106 |
| Federal ID | OH00106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |