Burrows Lake Dam dam
Burrows Lake Dam
Burrows Lake Dam, located in Wayland, Ohio, is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 14.8 feet and spans a length of 950 feet, creating a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to the West Branch Mahoning River, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Burrows Lake Dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance. With a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres, the dam offers a tranquil environment for fishing, boating, and other recreational pursuits. Although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam continues to be an integral part of the local landscape and water management infrastructure.
With its historical significance and ongoing recreational value, Burrows Lake Dam remains a beloved destination for those interested in water resources and climate dynamics. Its presence on the West Branch Mahoning River tributary not only provides opportunities for outdoor enjoyment but also underscores the importance of responsible dam management in maintaining a sustainable 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 Burrows Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 198 cfs | → |
| West Branch Mahoning River At Wayland Oh | 99 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Phalanx Station Oh | 122 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 171 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Leavittsburg Oh | 454 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 101 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burrows Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Branch State Park - Fishermans Lot
- West Ramp
- Auburn Launch Ramp
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
- Lake Hodgson
- Eldon Russell Park
Campgrounds
- Camp Asbury
- West Branch State Park
- Kool Lakes Family Campground
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Punderson State Park
- Camp Site A
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Burrows Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Burrows Lake Dam
Where does the data for Burrows 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 Burrows Lake Dam.