Homestead Neighbors Lake Dam dam
Homestead Neighbors Lake Dam
Homestead Neighbors Lake Dam, located in Delaware, Ohio, stands as a crucial water resource and recreational hub in the region. Completed in 1949, this earth dam spans 200 feet in length and reaches a height of 14 feet, providing a storage capacity of 21.2 acre-feet for the surrounding area. Its primary purpose is recreation, offering residents and visitors alike a serene spot to enjoy the outdoors.
Managed by a private owner, the dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, ensuring its compliance with state guidelines for inspection and enforcement. With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of November 2020, the dam remains a focal point for ongoing risk management and emergency preparedness efforts. Despite its age, Homestead Neighbors Lake Dam continues to play a vital role in water conservation and community engagement.
Situated near the Delaware Run tributary, this dam not only supports local wildlife and ecosystems but also serves as a reminder of the intersection between water resources and climate resilience. As enthusiasts of water management and climate change adaptation explore the nuances of this structure, its historical significance and modern-day impact underscore the importance of sustainable practices in safeguarding our natural environment for future generations.
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 Homestead Neighbors Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Olentangy River Near Delaware Oh | 2,540 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Bellepoint Oh | 971 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Near Prospect Oh | 609 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek Near Kilbourne Oh | 537 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek At Africa Oh | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Homestead Neighbors Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Delaware State Park - South/South Of Ramp
- Delaware State Park - South Ramp
- Panhandle Road Troy Township
- Delaware State Park - East Ramp
- Riverside Drive Concord Township
- Kilbourne Hand Launch
Campgrounds
Track Homestead Neighbors Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Homestead Neighbors Lake Dam
Where does the data for Homestead Neighbors 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 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 Homestead Neighbors Lake Dam.