Stanley Lower Lake Dam dam
Stanley Lower Lake Dam
Stanley Lower Lake Dam, located in Carroll County, Ohio, was completed in 1933 and serves as a vital recreation spot in the area. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at 25 feet tall and stretches 595 feet in length, creating a surface area of 7.4 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Conotton Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio.
Despite its recreational significance, Stanley Lower Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential and has been rated as being in poor condition. Its last inspection in July 2020 revealed the need for improvements to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. With a frequent inspection schedule of every 5 years, efforts are being made to address the dam's condition and reduce the risk it poses to the surrounding area in case of an emergency.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the importance of maintaining and improving infrastructure like Stanley Lower Lake Dam to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources. By staying informed about the condition and management measures of such dams, we can contribute to the protection of our environment and communities in the face of potential hazards and emergencies.
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 Stanley Lower Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mcguire Creek Near Leesville Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 58 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At New Philadelphia Oh | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Huff Run At Mineral City Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Tippecanoe Oh | 116 cfs | → |
| Brushy Fork Near Tippecanoe Oh | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stanley Lower Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- Kirkwood Ramp
Campgrounds
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
Track Stanley Lower Lake 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 Stanley Lower Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stanley Lower 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 Stanley Lower Lake Dam.