Beach City Dam dam
Beach City Dam
Beach City Dam, also known as Beach City Lake, is a federal-owned structure located in Tuscarawas, Ohio, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Completed in 1936, this Earth-type dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction, with additional purposes including fish and wildlife pond creation and recreational activities. With a structural height of 64 feet and a hydraulic height of 55 feet, this dam spans 5,600 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 71,700 acre-feet.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 150 feet, and features six slide (sluice gate) outlets. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. To manage flood risks associated with the dam, the US Army Corps of Engineers implements ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and risk mitigation measures. This includes regular inspections, emergency action plan updates, and collaboration with local emergency managers to ensure public safety and awareness in case of a dam-related emergency.
Overall, Beach City Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management and community preparedness in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience.
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 Beach City Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 265 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 300 cfs | → |
| Huff Run At Mineral City Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At New Philadelphia Oh | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 186 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beach City Dam.
Boat launches
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 6
- Portage Lakes State Park - Cg
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 1
Campgrounds
- Towpath Campsite
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Portage Lakes State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Beach City Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Beach City Dam
Where does the data for Beach City 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 High 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 Beach City Dam.