Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam dam
Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam
Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam, located in Perry County, Ohio, was completed in 1956 and is primarily used for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 36 feet and stretching 450 feet in length, holds a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14.5 acres. The reservoir is situated along a tributary to Black Fork and is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Designed by Walter W. Graf and Associates from Lancaster, Ohio, the earth-filled Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in November 2018. The dam is subject to state regulation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement carried out by the Department of Natural Resources. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, providing a scenic recreational area for visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities in the Crooksville area.
With its picturesque surroundings and vital role in water resource management, Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and responsible stewardship of natural resources. As climate and water resource enthusiasts explore the area, they can appreciate the careful design and maintenance that ensure the safety and functionality of this significant structure in Ohio's landscape.
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 Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,530 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 37 cfs | → |
| Sunday Creek Below Millfield Oh | 54 cfs | → |
| Monday Creek At Doanville Oh | 48 cfs | → |
| Hocking River At Enterprise Oh | 465 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Beverly Oh | 6,010 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Malta Ramp
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Rush Creek Lake
- Beverly Ramp
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
Campgrounds
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Burr Oak State Park
- Area 31 Campsite
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Camp Akita
- Chestnut Grove Camp Site
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About Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam
Where does the data for Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 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.
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