Pine Lake No. 1 Dam dam
Pine Lake No. 1 Dam
Pine Lake No. 1 Dam, located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in 1968, this dam stands at a height of 36.3 feet and has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 24 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 4.3 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.4 square miles, making it a significant water resource in the region.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Pine Lake No. 1 Dam has a significant hazard potential and is rated in fair condition as of the last assessment in August 2020. With a history of regular inspections every 5 years, this dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem by regulating water flow in the tributary to Stone Creek. Despite not having a spillway, the dam's construction and design by Harry Matter and Civil Design Assoc, Inc., ensure its structural integrity for continued safe operation.
As a key feature in the Buffalo District of Ohio, the Pine Lake No. 1 Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates alike to appreciate the intersection of water resource management and recreational activities. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a symbol of responsible stewardship in maintaining water resources for future generations.
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 Pine Lake No. 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River At New Philadelphia Oh | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 186 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Huff Run At Mineral City Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Lake No. 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Salt Fork State Park - Rocky Fork Access
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
Campgrounds
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Colonial Campground
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Harrison Hills Campground
Fishing spots
Track Pine Lake No. 1 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 Pine Lake No. 1 Dam
Where does the data for Pine Lake No. 1 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 Pine Lake No. 1 Dam.