Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam dam
Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam
The Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam in Baltic, Ohio, is a private earth dam completed in 1957 for recreational purposes. Nestled in Tuscarawas County, this dam stands at a height of 19.3 feet and provides a storage capacity of 24.4 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area of 0.18 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its recreational significance, the Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and has a poor condition assessment as of July 2020. The dam is state-regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, with regular inspections mandated to ensure public safety. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and address the structural integrity of this dam to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding environment.
With its proximity to the tributary to Brush Run and a maximum discharge rate of 33 cubic feet per second, the Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water management in the area. As stakeholders in water resource conservation, it is imperative to advocate for the maintenance and improvement of this dam to enhance its resilience to climate change impacts and ensure sustainable water resource management 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 Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 12 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At New Philadelphia Oh | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 207 cfs | → |
| Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh | 486 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh | 3,800 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Rocky Fork Access
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Colonial Campground
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Camp Mohaven
- Camp Toodik Family Campground
- Towpath Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sugarcreek Sportsman Club 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 High 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 Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam.