Fritz Pond Dam
Fritz Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Columbiana County, Ohio, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fritz Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fritz Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lauri J. Fritz (private). It impounds the Tributary To Alder Lick Run near Wellsville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 04/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Nearest City | Wellsville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Alder Lick Run |
| Coordinates | 40.65139, -80.71889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lauri J. Fritz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00907 |
| Federal ID | OH00907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |