Brookside Country Club Lake Dam dam
Brookside Country Club Lake Dam
Brookside Country Club Lake Dam, located in LINWORTH, Ohio, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Natural Resources. This earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 27.8 feet and a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. The dam overlooks a tributary to the Olentangy River, covering a surface area of 4.8 acres and draining an area of 1.68 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam undergoes regular inspections every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in October 2016. With a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 120 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have a designated emergency action plan.
Overall, Brookside Country Club Lake Dam stands as a crucial asset for recreation and water regulation in Franklin County, Ohio. Its controlled storage capacity and strategic location provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors while contributing to the overall sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem. As climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the upkeep of such structures to ensure the continued preservation of water resources and the protection of the local community against potential hazards.
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 Brookside Country Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Olentangy River Near Worthington Oh | 983 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River At J H Herrick Dr At Columbus Oh | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At 5th Ave At Columbus Oh | 2,180 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek At Africa Oh | 19 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek At Central College Oh | 180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brookside Country Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Griggs Reservoir - Marina
- Twin Lakes Boat Ramp
- Riverside Drive Concord Township
- Dublin Road 853, Columbus
- Alum Creek State Park - New Galena
- Hoover Reservoir - Hoover Marina
Campgrounds
- Summer Camp Job
- Camp Ken-Jockety & Elam Environmental Center
- Recreation Unlimited
- Camp Marengo
- Lazy River At Granville
Track Brookside Country Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brookside Country Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Brookside Country Club Lake 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 Brookside Country Club Lake Dam.