Friendship Park Lake Dam dam
Friendship Park Lake Dam
Friendship Park Lake Dam, located in Weems, Ohio, serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community. Constructed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 94.4 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 3,884 acre-feet, making it a significant water management structure in Jefferson County. The dam, situated on Little McIntyre Creek, not only provides recreational opportunities but also plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in the region.
Managed by the local government, Friendship Park Lake Dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with state safety standards and inspection protocols. Despite being classified as a high hazard potential structure, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of May 2019. With a maximum discharge capacity of 10,530 cubic feet per second, the dam's operation and maintenance are essential to safeguarding the surrounding community and preserving the ecological balance of the area.
As a key element of the local water infrastructure, Friendship Park Lake Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and recreational enjoyment. With its strategic location and impressive dimensions, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the resilience of communities against natural hazards.
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 Friendship Park Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 80 cfs | → |
| Kings Creek At Weirton | 16 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 63 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 61 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 63 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Friendship Park Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Newburg Landing
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- Barkcamp State Park
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Jim Kenney Park
Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Tomlinson Run State Park
- Raccoon Creek State Park
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Montour Trail - Boggs Trailhead Campsite
- Harrison Hills Campground
Track Friendship Park Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Friendship Park Lake Dam
Where does the data for Friendship Park 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 Friendship Park Lake Dam.