Shady Grove Dam dam
Shady Grove Dam
Shady Grove Dam, located in Clay, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA - SCS and completed in 1962. This earth dam stands at a height of 15.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 21.7 acre-feet, primarily serving recreational purposes in the area. Situated along a tributary to Symmes Creek, the dam has a surface area of 2.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.
The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in October 2016, revealing a fair condition assessment. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has an inspection frequency of every five years and falls under the jurisdiction of the state. Despite its fair condition, the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in June 2020, indicating ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Shady Grove Dam can appreciate its role in providing recreational opportunities while also recognizing the importance of its maintenance and regulation to mitigate potential risks. As part of the broader network of dams in Ohio, Shady Grove Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water management for leisure and the need for responsible stewardship to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure sustainable water resource management in the region.
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 Shady Grove Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Raccoon Creek Near Ewington Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek At Adamsville Oh | 11,600 cfs | → |
| Symmes Creek At Aid Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Greenup Dam Near Greenup | 53,200 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Higby Oh | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Piketon Oh | 4,210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shady Grove Dam.
Track Shady Grove Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Shady Grove Dam
Where does the data for Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove Dam.