Lake Park Dam dam
Lake Park Dam
Lake Park Dam, located in Sebring, Ohio, is a significant earth dam completed in 1900 for recreational purposes. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 170 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in Mahoning County. The dam, regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, overlooks a tributary to the Mahoning River and plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
Despite its historical significance and recreational value, Lake Park Dam has been assessed as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in June 2016. With a low hazard potential, the dam poses a potential risk to surrounding areas given its condition. As efforts continue to address the dam's structural integrity, enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience are closely monitoring its maintenance and any potential risk management measures to ensure the safety of the community and the sustainability of the dam for future generations.
As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure resilience, Lake Park Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the importance of maintaining and updating aging dams for both recreational and water management purposes. With ongoing inspections and assessments, stakeholders are working towards implementing necessary repairs and risk management measures to safeguard the dam and the surrounding environment. For enthusiasts passionate about water resource management and climate resilience, Lake Park Dam presents a compelling case study on the intersection of historic infrastructure, recreational value, and the evolving challenges of climate change adaptation.
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 Lake Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 507 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 36 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 626 cfs | → |
| West Branch Mahoning River At Wayland Oh | 195 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
- West Ramp
- Palm Road Brimfield Township
- West Branch State Park - Fishermans Lot
Campgrounds
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- West Branch State Park
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Lake Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Park Dam
Where does the data for Lake Park 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 Lake Park Dam.