Torok Pond Dam
Torok Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Ohio, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Torok Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Torok Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Drs. Leonard J. & Helen M. Torok (private). It impounds the Tributary To West Branch Rocky River near Medina.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 11/07/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Medina |
| River/Stream | Tributary To West Branch Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 41.12750, -81.82861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Drs. Leonard J. & Helen M. Torok |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00608 |
| Federal ID | OH00608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |