Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam dam
Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam
Located in the heart of Geauga County, Ohio, Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam stands as a testament to both natural beauty and human ingenuity. Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this private recreational dam is a crucial part of the local ecosystem, serving as a tributary to Bates Creek and providing a serene backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. With a height of 25.5 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam offers a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0.57 square miles.
Despite its scenic charm, Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam faces significant hazard potential and has been assessed as being in poor condition. With a moderate risk level assigned, the dam is in need of attention to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio regulates the dam, conducting inspections every five years to assess its maintenance needs and potential risks. The dam's primary purpose of recreation underscores the importance of preserving this natural resource for future generations to enjoy.
As climate change continues to impact water resources worldwide, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam become increasingly vital. With its uncontrolled spillway and significant hazard potential, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and environmental stewardship. As efforts are made to improve its condition and reduce risks, Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam stands as a symbol of the complex relationship between water resources, climate change, and human intervention.
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 Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Near Painesville Oh | 327 cfs | → |
| Chagrin River At Willoughby Oh | 220 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Trib To Chagrin R At Mayfield Village Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Tributary To Chagrin R At Pepper Pike Oh | 3 cfs | → |
| East Branch Euclid Creek At Richmond Heights Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 185 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- North St. Clair Street Fairport Harbor
- Punderson State Park
- Eldon Russell Park
- Madison Twp. Park
Campgrounds
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Heritage Hills Campgrounds
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Perry Township Park
- Chestnut
- Ermer
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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About Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kittredge Arboretum 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 Kittredge Arboretum Lake Dam.