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1 Dam, also known as Firelands Boyscouts Lake, is a privately owned earth dam in Lorain, Ohio, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1966. The dam primarily serves for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and a normal storage of 73 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to Frankenburg Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is in fair condition as of the last inspection in September 2018.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. With a maximum discharge capacity of 110 cubic feet per second, the dam spans 2380 feet in length and reaches a height of 13.9 feet. Its stone core and soil foundation ensure structural stability, while the dam's surface area of 20 acres provides ample space for recreational activities like boating and fishing. Despite moderate risk assessment, the dam meets regulatory standards and undergoes regular inspections to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
2380 |
Dam Height |
13.9 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO FRANKENBURG CRK E FORK OF VERMILLION RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.16 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |