Schrock Lake Dam dam
Schrock Lake Dam
Schrock Lake Dam, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a significant earth dam completed in 1965 for the primary purpose of recreation. Managed by the local government, this dam stands at a height of 10.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. With a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 0.16 square miles, Schrock Lake Dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the tributary to Alum Creek.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Schrock Lake Dam is in fair condition as of the last assessment in November 2020. It is regulated, inspected, and permitted by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, ensuring its compliance with state regulations. The dam has a history of being modified over the years, with a regular inspection frequency of 5 years to monitor its structural integrity. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Schrock Lake Dam to be an intriguing site for its role in water management and recreational activities in the area.
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 Schrock Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Olentangy River Near Worthington Oh | 676 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek At Central College Oh | 157 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek At Africa Oh | 12 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River At J H Herrick Dr At Columbus Oh | 455 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh | 481 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At 5th Ave At Columbus Oh | 514 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schrock Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hoover Reservoir - Hoover Marina
- Hoover Reservoir - Boat Stake Area B
- Hoover Reservoir - Boat Stake Area D
- Alum Creek State Park - New Galena
- Hoover Reservoir - Baldridge Boat Ramp
- Hoover Reservoir - Oxbow Road Launch Ramp
Campgrounds
- Summer Camp Job
- Camp Ken-Jockety & Elam Environmental Center
- Recreation Unlimited
- Camp Marengo
- Lazy River At Granville
Track Schrock Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Schrock Lake Dam
Where does the data for Schrock 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 Schrock Lake Dam.