Lamping Dam dam
Lamping Dam
Lamping Dam, also known as Lamping Pond, is a federal-owned structure located in Rinard Mills, Ohio. Built in 1967 by the USDA Forest Service, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including debris control, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation. With a dam height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, Lamping Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
The dam, situated on a tributary to Clear Fork, covers a surface area of 4 acres and has a drainage area of 0.34 square miles. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 100 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, the condition of Lamping Dam is currently not assessed and its emergency action plan is not rated. With its moderate risk assessment and ongoing management measures, Lamping Dam remains an essential structure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Managed by the Forest Service, Lamping Dam continues to be a focal point for water and environmental conservation efforts in Monroe County, Ohio. With its multiple functions and strategic location, the dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. As enthusiasts and advocates for water resources and climate action, Lamping Dam stands as a symbol of resilience and innovation in the field of dam infrastructure.
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 Lamping Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 50 cfs | → |
| East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh | 21 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Middle Island Creek At Little | 138 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh | 58 cfs | → |
| Ohio River Above Sardis | 43,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lamping Dam.
Boat launches
- New Matamoras Village Ramp
- Frontier Boat Launch
- West Adams Street Paden City
- Monroe County Park District Ramp
- Clarington Village Ramp
- Slope Creek Reservoir Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
- Ring Mill Campground
- Leith Run Recreation Area
- Lane Farm Campground
- Woodgrove Campground H
- North Bend State Park Campground
Track Lamping 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 Lamping Dam
Where does the data for Lamping 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 Lamping Dam.