Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee dam
Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee
Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee, located in Stark County, Ohio, is a crucial Federal-owned structure managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Completed in 1938, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 4000 feet in length along Sandy Creek. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a maximum storage capacity of 123,446 acre-feet.
The dam has a low hazard potential and is equipped with an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to ensure preparedness in the event of a dam-related emergency. USACE manages flood risks by monitoring the dam's condition, prioritizing risk-reducing activities, and working with local emergency managers for public awareness and emergency response readiness. The agency also conducts regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs to uphold the dam's structural integrity and functionality.
Despite its risk management measures, it is important to acknowledge that dams cannot eliminate all flood risks. Factors like severe weather events and inconsistent water inflows can challenge the dam's capacity and lead to necessary water releases. USACE continues to refine its risk assessment and response strategies to mitigate potential issues and ensure the safety and stability of Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Huff Run At Mineral City Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 255 cfs | → |
| Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh | 205 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 207 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee.
Boat launches
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 6
- Portage Lakes State Park - Cg
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 1
Campgrounds
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Towpath Campsite
- Petersburg Boat Landing
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee
Where does the data for Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee 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 Bolivar Dam - East Sparta Levee.