Luburgh Lake Dam dam
Luburgh Lake Dam
Luburgh Lake Dam, located in Guernsey County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1963 by the C.M. Luburgh Construction Company. Situated in Cambridge, Ohio, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene 56.9-acre lake for visitors to enjoy. The dam stands at a height of 51 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,646 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1,003 acre-feet.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Luburgh Lake Dam has a high hazard potential but was listed as in satisfactory condition during its last assessment in 2017. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 5,500 cubic feet per second for flood control purposes. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational offerings, Luburgh Lake Dam is a valuable water resource for both locals and visitors to enjoy in the heart of Ohio's countryside.
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 Luburgh Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 43 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 13 cfs | → |
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Dresden Oh | 4,450 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Luburgh Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Us 22 Wildlife Acess Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
- Salt Fork State Park - Salt Fork Marina
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
Campgrounds
Track Luburgh Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Luburgh Lake Dam
Where does the data for Luburgh 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 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 Luburgh Lake Dam.