Libertyvale Lake Dam dam
Libertyvale Lake Dam
Libertyvale Lake Dam, located in Delaware County, Ohio, serves as a vital structure for recreational purposes in the area. Owned by a public utility, the dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and plays a crucial role in maintaining the water supply for the community. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 360 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition and undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The last inspection in January 2021 found the dam to be in fair condition, with emergency action plans in place. With a normal storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, Libertyvale Lake Dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding area and contributes to the overall climate resilience of the region.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Libertyvale Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing the flow of the tributary to the Olentangy River. With its proximity to Mount Air and its recreational significance, the dam serves as a focal point for outdoor activities and water resource management in the region. The dam's presence highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in safeguarding the community's water supply 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 Libertyvale Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh | 631 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek At Africa Oh | 11 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River Near Worthington Oh | 89 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Bellepoint Oh | 91 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River Near Delaware Oh | 24 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek At Sunbury Oh | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Libertyvale Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverside Drive Concord Township
- Twin Lakes Boat Ramp
- Berlin Township
- Alum Creek State Park - Cheshire
- Alum Creek State Park - New Galena
- Alum Creek State Park - Howard Road
Campgrounds
- Summer Camp Job
- Recreation Unlimited
- Camp Marengo
- Camp Ken-Jockety & Elam Environmental Center
- Lazy River At Granville
Track Libertyvale 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 Libertyvale Lake Dam
Where does the data for Libertyvale 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 Libertyvale Lake Dam.