Rohr Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Ohio, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 240 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rohr Dam
The primary purpose of Rohr Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shawn Rohr (private). It impounds the Tributary to Riley Run near Salineville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Salineville |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Riley Run |
| Coordinates | 40.61861, -80.86750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,424 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Shawn Rohr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01328 |
| Federal ID | OH01328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |