Wolf Creek Dam dam
Wolf Creek Dam
Wolf Creek Dam, also known as Barberton Reservoir, is a concrete structure located in Norton, Ohio, with a primary purpose of water supply. Completed in 1926, this dam stands at a height of 43 feet and has a length of 561 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 7300 acre-feet. It is situated on the Wolf Creek, within a drainage area of 28.64 square miles, serving as a critical resource for the surrounding community.
Despite its importance, Wolf Creek Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in July 2020. It is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspection and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. With a history of modifications and a designated emergency action plan, this dam plays a vital role in water management and supply in the region, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks.
As a key water resource infrastructure in Summit County, Ohio, Wolf Creek Dam remains a significant feature in the local landscape. With its association with the Buffalo District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and a designated emergency action plan, the dam serves as a critical component for water supply and management in the area. Despite its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, ongoing regulatory oversight and enforcement measures aim to address any concerns and ensure the continued functionality and safety of this vital structure for the community.
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 Wolf Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 94 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 581 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 43 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Jaite Oh | 933 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolf Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
- Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot
- Old State Park
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 1
- Canfield Road 2300, Sawyerwood
Campgrounds
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Camp Christopher
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Towpath Campsite
- West Branch State Park
- Camp Asbury
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek Dam
Where does the data for Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek Dam.