Rohr's Lake Dam
Rohr's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashland County, Ohio, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rohr's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rohr's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rohr' Fishing And Campground (private). It impounds the Tributary To Buck Creek near Fitchville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 471 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 05/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | Fitchville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.02000, -82.34056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 471 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 471 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,056 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rohr' Fishing and Campground |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01001 |
| Federal ID | OH01001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |