Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam dam
Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam
Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam in Ohio, owned by the Tennessee Gas Company, stands as a crucial structure regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Completed in 1950, this Earth type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering storage and a surface area of 11 acres in Carroll County. With a height of 22 feet and a length of 700 feet, this dam overlooks a tributary to Pipes Fork, providing a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment deems it as poor, signaling a need for maintenance and improvement. The last inspection in December 2020 revealed this concerning state, prompting a closer look at its structural integrity and safety measures. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, the authorities must address the dam's condition and consider necessary risk management measures to ensure public safety and the preservation of this recreational water resource for generations to come.
As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, the Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam stands as a crucial piece of the puzzle in managing water flow and storage in this region. With its historical significance and recreational value, stakeholders must work together to address the dam's poor condition and implement necessary upgrades to mitigate risks and safeguard this vital resource. By staying proactive and responsive to the dam's needs, we can ensure its longevity and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
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 Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh | 205 cfs | → |
| Mcguire Creek Near Leesville Oh | 39 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Huff Run At Mineral City Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 255 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 64 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Jim Kenney Park
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- Newburg Landing
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
Campgrounds
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Guilford Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tennessee Gas Station 214 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 Low 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 Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam.