Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam dam
Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam
Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam, located in Tippecanoe, Ohio, is a rockfill dam constructed in 1950 by the Hanna Coal Company for the primary purpose of tailings storage. With a height of 47 feet and a length of 450 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 226 acre-feet and serves as a crucial structure in managing the water resources of the tributary to Brushy Fork. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the condition assessment of Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam has been rated as poor. The last inspection in August 2020 revealed the dam's deteriorating state, highlighting the urgent need for maintenance and potential rehabilitation measures. The dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment are currently not up to date, posing a potential risk to the surrounding area in case of a failure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts monitoring this dam should be aware of its condition and advocate for necessary actions to ensure the safety and integrity of Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam for the future.
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 Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 67 cfs | → |
| Brushy Fork Near Tippecanoe Oh | 22 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Tippecanoe Oh | 116 cfs | → |
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 84 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam.
Boat launches
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Kirkwood Ramp
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Barkcamp State Park
- Barnesville Memorial Park
Campgrounds
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
Track Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam
Where does the data for Brushy Fork No. 7 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 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 Brushy Fork No. 7 Dam.