Frohring Lake Dam
Frohring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Geauga County, Ohio, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frohring Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Frohring Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Evelyn R. Frohring (private). It impounds the Silver Creek near Russell Center.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 339 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Nearest City | Russell Center |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.44222, -81.27722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 339 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 384 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Evelyn R. Frohring |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00362 |
| Federal ID | OH00362 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |