Walden Lake Dam dam
Walden Lake Dam
Walden Lake Dam, located in Twinsburg, Ohio, was completed in 1975 and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam, standing at a height of 26.2 feet and stretching 550 feet in length, has a storage capacity of 634 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25.6 acres. Situated on a tributary to Pond Brook, the dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and functionality.
Designed by James E. Morrison, P.E. from Wadsworth, Ohio, Walden Lake Dam holds a significant hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in May 2017. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering opportunities for water activities and scenic views. Although no spillway is mentioned in the data, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is reported at 13,894 cubic feet per second, emphasizing the importance of its structural integrity and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. With its picturesque setting and recreational value, Walden Lake Dam stands as a vital water resource infrastructure in Portage County, Ohio, attracting visitors and nature enthusiasts alike.
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 Walden Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 3 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 12 cfs | → |
| Tinkers Creek At Bedford Oh | 109 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Jaite Oh | 1,130 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 362 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek In Chippewa Met Pk Near Brecksville | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walden Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hudson Springs Park
- Auburn Launch Ramp
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
- Lake Hodgson
- Punderson State Park
- Eldon Russell Park
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Walden Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Walden Lake Dam
Where does the data for Walden 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 Significant 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 Walden Lake Dam.