Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam dam
Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam
Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam, located in Coshocton, Ohio, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1974 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 25.2 feet, with a storage capacity of 69.3 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.38 square miles. It serves as a tributary to the Muskingum River and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 was deemed fair. The inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2018. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment are not specified in the data, suggesting a potential area for improvement in terms of preparedness and safety measures. Overall, Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam presents a moderate risk level (3) and is a key feature in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam serves as a focal point for recreation and environmental conservation. Its significance lies in its role as a water storage facility, contributing to the overall ecosystem health of the Muskingum River watershed. As efforts continue to monitor and improve the dam's condition and safety protocols, stakeholders are reminded of the importance of responsible water management practices to mitigate risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of this vital infrastructure.
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 Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh | 3,800 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Dresden Oh | 4,200 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 12 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Wakatomika Creek Near Frazeysburg Oh | 101 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Muskingum Avenue Dresden
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
- Salt Fork State Park - Rocky Fork Access
Campgrounds
Track Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam
Where does the data for Muskingum Valley Council 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 Muskingum Valley Council Lake Dam.