Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground
Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground is an earth dam located in Geauga County, Ohio, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground
The primary purpose of Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fowler's Mill (private). It impounds the Tributary To Chagrin River - Offstream near Fullertown.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 3,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 293 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Nearest City | Fullertown |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Chagrin River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.50556, -81.27361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fowler's Mill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01615 |
| Federal ID | OH01615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |