Fischer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 313 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 Fischer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fischer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William E. Fischer (private). It impounds the Tributary to Ashtabula River near Ashtabula.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 313 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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 05/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Ashtabula |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Ashtabula River |
| Coordinates | 41.83500, -80.69167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 313 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 413 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William E. Fischer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02719 |
| Federal ID | OH02719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |