Twelve Pack Lake Dam dam
Twelve Pack Lake Dam
Twelve Pack Lake Dam, located in Kimbolton, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by Bair & Goodie Surveying in New Philadelphia. Built in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 27.5 feet and has a length of 445 feet, providing storage for tailings with a capacity of 132 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed a poor rating, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements. The dam's primary purpose is for tailings storage, serving the Rocky Fork river system and covering a drainage area of 1.43 square miles. The surrounding area boasts a surface area of 5.1 acres, with a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. While the dam currently meets guidelines for emergency action plans, risk assessments, and inundation maps are yet to be fully prepared and implemented.
With its strategic location in Tuscarawas County and the Huntington District, Twelve Pack Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water systems, ensuring the safety and maintenance of essential infrastructure like this dam is vital for protecting communities and ecosystems downstream. Efforts to improve the dam's condition and emergency preparedness will be key in mitigating potential risks and enhancing the sustainability of water resources 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 Twelve Pack Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Tippecanoe Oh | 116 cfs | → |
| Brushy Fork Near Tippecanoe Oh | 35 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 67 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 19 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 51 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Twelve Pack Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Salt Fork State Park - Rocky Fork Access
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Salt Fork Marina
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
Campgrounds
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Colonial Campground
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
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About Twelve Pack Lake Dam
Where does the data for Twelve Pack 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 Twelve Pack Lake Dam.