Frohring Lake Dam dam
Frohring Lake Dam
Frohring Lake Dam, located in Russell Center, Ohio, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes. Built in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 17.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Silver Creek and covers an expansive surface area of 8 acres, providing an idyllic setting for water activities and wildlife observation.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure structural integrity and public safety. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources regulates and inspects the dam regularly, emphasizing the importance of adherence to state permitting and enforcement regulations. With a drainage area of 1.7 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, Frohring Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Frohring Lake Dam can appreciate its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities while also recognizing the importance of ongoing maintenance and regulatory oversight to ensure its long-term sustainability. As a key feature on Silver Creek, this dam serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem and highlights the intersection of human infrastructure with natural resources in the dynamic landscape of Geauga County, Ohio.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Frohring Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Tributary To Chagrin R At Pepper Pike Oh | 3 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 198 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Trib To Chagrin R At Mayfield Village Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At South Euclid Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Tinkers Creek At Bedford Oh | 121 cfs | → |
| East Branch Euclid Creek At Richmond Heights Oh | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frohring Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Punderson State Park
- Auburn Launch Ramp
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
- Eldon Russell Park
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
Campgrounds
- Camp Site B
- Camp Site A
- Punderson State Park
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Camp Asbury
- Kool Lakes Family Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Frohring Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Frohring Lake Dam
Where does the data for Frohring Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Frohring Lake Dam.