Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Firelands Lake No.


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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.