Pierce-ruhland Pond Dam
Pierce-ruhland Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pierce-ruhland Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Pierce-ruhland Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by G. Frederick & Rebecca Pierce-ruhland (private). It impounds the Tributary To Conneaut Creek near Kingsville.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Kingsville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Conneaut Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.88056, -80.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 179 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | G. Frederick & Rebecca Pierce-Ruhland |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00406 |
| Federal ID | OH00406 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |