Erdos Lake Dam dam
Erdos Lake Dam
Erdos Lake Dam, located in Canaan, Ohio, is a private dam constructed in 1983 by Charles A. Hill, P.E. The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio. With a height of 15.3 feet and a length of 600 feet, Erdos Lake Dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 41 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Killbuck Creek and covers a surface area of 11.3 acres, with a drainage area of 1.1 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Erdos Lake Dam's condition assessment is rated as poor as of the last inspection in October 2019. The dam has an inspection frequency of every five years, with the next scheduled inspection set for 2024. Emergency action plans for the dam are being continuously updated to meet guidelines, ensuring the safety of surrounding areas in case of a breach. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Erdos Lake Dam stands as a vital structure for water resource management and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and monitor for conservation efforts in the future.
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 Erdos Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 43 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 94 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 300 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 581 cfs | → |
| East Branch Rocky River Near Strongsville Oh | 36 cfs | → |
| West Branch Rocky River At West View Oh | 83 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Erdos Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
- Old State Park
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
Campgrounds
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Camp Christopher
- Towpath Campsite
- Camp Toodik Family Campground
- Freedom Valley Campground
Fishing spots
- Charles Mill Lake
- Clear Fork Reservoir
- Aurora Pond
- Apple Valley Lake
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
Paddle runs
Track Erdos Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Erdos Lake Dam
Where does the data for Erdos 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 Erdos Lake Dam.