Naco Lake Dam dam
Naco Lake Dam
Naco Lake Dam, located in Valley Glenn, Ohio, is a privately-owned dam regulated by the Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 40.3 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 108.7 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the tributary to Slabcamp Creek and covers a surface area of 6.7 acres, providing a picturesque spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
With a significant hazard potential, Naco Lake Dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of May 2019. The dam has a drainage area of 0.15 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 224 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, Naco Lake Dam continues to be inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Additionally, the dam has an emergency action plan in place, although its last revision was in June 2020, highlighting the importance of preparedness and risk management measures in the face of potential hazards.
As a notable feature in the Huntington District of Ohio, Naco Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and recreational activities in the region. Its strategic location and design make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature while also appreciating the importance of responsible dam maintenance and safety protocols. For those interested in exploring the intersection of water resources, climate, and dam infrastructure, Naco Lake Dam offers a fascinating case study worth delving into further.
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 Naco Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 88 cfs | → |
| Kings Creek At Weirton | 22 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 82 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 58 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 74 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Naco Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Newburg Landing
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- Jim Kenney Park
- Raccoon State Park
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- Barkcamp State 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 Naco Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Naco Lake Dam
Where does the data for Naco 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 Significant 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 Naco Lake Dam.