East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A dam
East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A
East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A, also known as Kauffman Str - Wilson Site, is a locally owned earth dam in Catawba Station, Ohio, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1966. The dam, standing at a height of 39.3 feet with a length of 743 feet, serves primarily for flood risk reduction along a tributary to East Fork Buck Creek in Champaign County. It has a storage capacity of 578.5 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 147.6 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 21.5 acres.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of November 2019 was rated as fair. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it features stone core and soil foundation materials. Additionally, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 and undergoes inspections every 5 years to assess its condition and maintenance needs.
East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A showcases the importance of local government ownership and state regulatory oversight in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks. With its critical role in flood risk reduction in the region, the dam's maintenance and safety measures are crucial for protecting the surrounding community and environment. The dam's historical significance, design features, and regulatory framework make it a key focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices and infrastructure resilience in Ohio.
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 East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mad River Near Urbana Oh | 138 cfs | → |
| Mad River At St Paris Pike At Eagle City Oh | 241 cfs | → |
| Mad River Near Springfield Oh | 370 cfs | → |
| Mad River At West Liberty Oh - 03266560 | 54 cfs | → |
| Little Darby Creek At West Jefferson Oh | 100 cfs | → |
| Bokengehalas Creek At De Graff Oh | 86 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A.
Boat launches
- Kiser Lake State Park - Sailing Club
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
- Twin Lakes Boat Ramp
- Riverside Drive Concord Township
- Griggs Reservoir - Marina
Track East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A in the Snoflo app
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About East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A
Where does the data for East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A 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 Significant 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 East Fork Buck Creek Structure Iv-A.