Harding Area Council Bsa Dam dam
Harding Area Council Bsa Dam
Harding Area Council Bsa Dam, located in Morrow, Ohio, is a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Constructed in 1973 by William G. Smiley and Floyd G. Browne & Associates, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 510 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 184 acre-feet, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the area, covering a surface area of 10.6 acres with a drainage area of 0.46 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Harding Area Council Bsa Dam has a low hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in poor condition since its last inspection in October 2016. Despite its state-regulated status and regular inspection frequency of 5 years, there is a need for improvement in its maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam. With an emergency action plan yet to be prepared and updated, there is room for enhancing risk management measures and ensuring the dam meets safety guidelines to protect the surrounding community in case of emergencies.
As a significant contributor to the local water infrastructure and a popular recreational spot, the Harding Area Council Bsa Dam represents a unique blend of natural beauty and human ingenuity. With its location near Mt. Gilead and its connection to Whetstone Creek, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management and the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard both the environment and the community's well-being.
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 Harding Area Council Bsa Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Creek At Mt Gilead Oh | 142 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek Near Kilbourne Oh | 73 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River Near Bucyrus Oh | 35 cfs | → |
| Kokosing River At Mount Vernon Oh | 116 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Mohican River At Shelby Oh | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harding Area Council Bsa Dam.
Boat launches
- Bucyrus Reservoir No. 2
- Gay Street Bucyrus
- Delaware State Park - East Ramp
- Kilbourne Hand Launch
- Panhandle Road Troy Township
- Delaware State Park - South Ramp
Track Harding Area Council Bsa 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 Harding Area Council Bsa Dam
Where does the data for Harding Area Council Bsa 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 Harding Area Council Bsa Dam.