Rohr Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Rohr Dam, located in Salineville, Ohio, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1973 for the primary purpose of water supply.


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Summary

With a height of 21.5 feet and a length of 240 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.84 square miles. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as fair during the last inspection in 2019.

Situated on a tributary to Riley Run, Rohr Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing a significant amount of water storage for the local community. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam is categorized with a significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness. With a spillway width of 0 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 134 cubic feet per second, the dam is designed to manage potential flood events and protect downstream areas.

Overall, Rohr Dam stands as a vital infrastructure asset in the water supply system of Carroll County, Ohio, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in the area. As a key element in the local water supply network, the dam underscores the importance of effective dam safety practices and continuous evaluation to mitigate risks and ensure the long-term resilience of the region's water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

21.5

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO RILEY RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.5

Drainage Area

0.84

Nid Storage

69

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

22
       
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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.