Hoose Road Retention Dam dam
Hoose Road Retention Dam
Hoose Road Retention Dam, located in Mentor, Ohio, serves as a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure for the local community. Built in 1993 by CT Consultants, this earth dam stands at a height of 21.8 feet and spans 260 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.87 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood hazards in the area.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, the dam is regularly inspected and deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in May 2016. Despite its high hazard potential, the structure meets safety guidelines and has an established Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for prompt response in case of emergencies. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2052 cubic feet per second, the dam is well-equipped to handle excess water flow and protect downstream areas, including the unnamed tributary to Kellogg Creek.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts take interest in Hoose Road Retention Dam, they can appreciate its role in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events. With a solid track record of flood risk reduction and a proactive approach to safety management, this dam stands as a testament to effective infrastructure design and maintenance in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Hoose Road Retention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chagrin River At Willoughby Oh | 497 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Painesville Oh | 390 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Trib To Chagrin R At Mayfield Village Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| East Branch Euclid Creek At Richmond Heights Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At South Euclid Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At Cleveland Oh | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hoose Road Retention Dam.
Boat launches
- North St. Clair Street Fairport Harbor
- Eastlake Port Authority Boat Ramp
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- Punderson State Park
- Eldon Russell Park
Campgrounds
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Perry Township Park
- Camp Site B
- Camp Site A
- Heritage Hills Campgrounds
- Punderson State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Hoose Road Retention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hoose Road Retention Dam
Where does the data for Hoose Road Retention 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 Hoose Road Retention Dam.