Knowlton's Pond Dam dam
Knowlton's Pond Dam
Knowlton's Pond Dam is a privately owned earth dam located in Duncan Falls, Ohio, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1950, the dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 385 feet. It has a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet and covers an area of 8 acres, with a drainage area of 0.75 square miles. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment in October 2018 revealing a poor condition.
Despite its low hazard potential, Knowlton's Pond Dam is in need of attention due to its poor condition assessment. The dam has a history of modification, but details on these changes are not provided in the data. The dam is associated with a tributary to Georges Run and falls under the jurisdiction of the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With its location in Muskingum County, Ohio, the dam serves as a recreational site for the local community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be interested in the potential risks and management measures associated with Knowlton's Pond Dam. The dam lacks updated emergency action plans and inundation maps, raising concerns about its readiness for potential emergencies. Despite its current condition, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities and water storage in the area. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of Knowlton's Pond Dam for the surrounding environment and community.
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 Knowlton's Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 59 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Dresden Oh | 4,570 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh | 4,230 cfs | → |
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Knowlton's Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- East Muskingum Avenue Dresden
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
- Us 22 Wildlife Acess Ramp
Campgrounds
- Area 31 Campsite
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Colonial Campground
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
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About Knowlton's Pond Dam
Where does the data for Knowlton's Pond 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 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 Knowlton's Pond Dam.