Lower Jeffco Lake Dam dam
Lower Jeffco Lake Dam
Lower Jeffco Lake Dam in Ashtabula, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1963 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 16.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, providing water for various recreational activities. Situated in Kinsman and surrounded by a surface area of 21 acres, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and operational efficiency. However, with a hazard potential rated as high and a poor condition assessment, there are concerns about the structural integrity of the dam. The last inspection conducted in June 2016 recommended a more frequent inspection schedule due to these issues, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks.
As a vital water resource in the area, Lower Jeffco Lake Dam plays a crucial role in both recreational activities and environmental conservation. With its location near tributaries to Pymatuning Creek, the dam not only offers opportunities for outdoor recreation but also contributes to the overall ecosystem of the region. Despite its current challenges, efforts to address the dam's condition and ensure its long-term sustainability are essential to safeguarding this valuable water resource for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Lower Jeffco Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh | 19 cfs | → |
| Shenango River At Pymatuning Dam | 201 cfs | → |
| Little Shenango River At Greenville | 116 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Bl Mosquito Ck Dam Nr Cortland Oh | 47 cfs | → |
| Shenango River Near Transfer | 438 cfs | → |
| Shenango River At Sharpsville | 480 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Jeffco Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Pymatuning State Park
- Jamestown - Pymatuning State Park
- Jamestown Campground
- Tuttle - Pymatuning State Park
- Tuttle Point
- Linesville - Pymatuning State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Lower Jeffco Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Jeffco Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lower Jeffco 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 High 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 Lower Jeffco Lake Dam.