Lake Valhalla Dam dam
Lake Valhalla Dam
Lake Valhalla Dam, located in Muttonville, Ohio, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Built in 1970, the Earth-type dam stands at 26 feet tall and spans 385 feet in length, creating a picturesque lake with a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
The dam's location near Paint Creek tributary offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. With a surface area of 3.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.19 square miles, Lake Valhalla provides a peaceful escape for visitors seeking to connect with nature. Despite its modest size, the dam serves as an important recreational hub in Preble County, Ohio, and contributes to the local ecosystem by supporting a variety of wildlife.
The dam's history, design, and operational details reflect a commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Lake Valhalla Dam play a vital role in providing both recreational opportunities and essential environmental functions. By balancing the needs of the community with the preservation of natural resources, Lake Valhalla Dam stands as a testament to responsible stewardship of water resources in the face of a changing climate.
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 Lake Valhalla Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Creek At Camden Oh | 51 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Richmond | 69 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Abington | 143 cfs | → |
| Twin Creek Near Germantown Oh | 109 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Middletown Oh | 2,370 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh | 2,520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Valhalla Dam.
Boat launches
- Rush Run Wildlife Area
- Treaty Line Ramp Union County
- Whitewater Sp Ramp Union County
- Dunlapsville Ramp Union County
- Hanna Creek Boat Ramp
- Fairfield Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodland Trails Scout Reservation
- Quakertown State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Mounds State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Governor Bebb Preserve
- Brookville Lake
- Franklin County Park
Fishing spots
Track Lake Valhalla 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 Lake Valhalla Dam
Where does the data for Lake Valhalla 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 Lake Valhalla Dam.