Rose Lake Upper Dam dam
Rose Lake Upper Dam
Rose Lake Upper Dam, also known as Lake Forest, is a privately owned earth dam located in Springboro, Ohio. Built in 1950 by the USDA NRCS, this recreational dam stands at a height of 36.2 feet and spans 450 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to Clear Creek, the dam serves its primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene 11-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Rose Lake Upper Dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in June 2016. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam ensures the safety and preservation of its surrounding environment. Despite moderate risk assessment, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service have provided a reliable structure for recreation and water resource management in the Warren County area.
As a significant part of the local water resource infrastructure, Rose Lake Upper Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels for recreational activities while adhering to regulatory guidelines set by state authorities. With its earth dam design and stone core, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management and environmental preservation in the region.
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 Rose Lake Upper Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Miami River At Franklin Oh | 1,910 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River Below Miamisburg Oh | 5,170 cfs | → |
| Holes Creek Near Kettering Oh | 11 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Miamisburg Oh | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Middletown Oh | 2,180 cfs | → |
| Twin Creek Near Germantown Oh | 118 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rose Lake Upper Dam.
Boat launches
- Caesar Creek Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
- Kennedy Road Municipio De St. Clair
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Rose Lake Upper Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rose Lake Upper Dam
Where does the data for Rose Lake Upper 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 Rose Lake Upper Dam.