Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam dam
Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam
Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam, located in Parkman, Ohio, is a private dam owned and managed for recreational purposes. Built in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 440 feet in length. It provides a storage capacity of 277 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 24 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
Despite its recreational appeal, the dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of May 2016. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio regulates and inspects this structure regularly to ensure its safety. The dam overlooks the Grand River and sits within the Pittsburgh District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures for water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.
With a drainage area of 11.23 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 2227 cubic feet per second, Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control efforts in Geauga County, Ohio. Its inspection frequency of every 5 years highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold the safety and functionality of this vital infrastructure for both recreational and environmental purposes.
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 Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 173 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Phalanx Station Oh | 177 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Leavittsburg Oh | 571 cfs | → |
| West Branch Mahoning River At Wayland Oh | 97 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Bl Mosquito Ck Dam Nr Cortland Oh | 47 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Eldon Russell Park
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
- Auburn Launch Ramp
- Punderson State Park
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
Campgrounds
- Kool Lakes Family Campground
- Camp Asbury
- Punderson State Park
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Camp Site B
- Camp Site A
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Shangri-La Ski Club 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 Shangri-La Ski Club Lake Dam.