Northpark Center Retention Dam dam
Northpark Center Retention Dam
The Northpark Center Retention Dam, located in Montgomery County, Ohio, was completed in 1995 and is designed to reduce flood risks in the area. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, this gravity dam stands at a height of 9.3 feet and has a storage capacity of 64.7 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 14.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.76 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the tributary to the Great Miami River.
Designed by Claude A. Harden, this structure spans 180 feet in length and covers a surface area of 6.7 acres. Its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment make it an essential component of the local water management infrastructure. The dam's last inspection in October 2019 revealed its compliance with safety standards, ensuring its reliability in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and effective design, the Northpark Center Retention Dam stands as a testament to proactive water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Ohio's Harrison city.
As climate change intensifies the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, structures like the Northpark Center Retention Dam play a vital role in safeguarding communities against flooding. With its state-regulated status and regular inspections, this dam exemplifies the commitment to ensuring public safety and infrastructure resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges. Its strategic placement and design parameters make it a key asset in the local flood risk reduction efforts, highlighting the importance of proactive water resource management in mitigating the impacts of a changing climate.
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 Northpark Center Retention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Miami River At Taylorsville Oh | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Mad River Near Dayton Oh | 609 cfs | → |
| Stillwater River At Englewood Oh | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Dayton Oh | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek At Dayton Oh | 170 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Troy Oh | 930 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Northpark Center Retention Dam.
Boat launches
- Kiser Lake State Park - Sailing Club
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Northpark Center Retention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Northpark Center Retention Dam
Where does the data for Northpark Center 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 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 Northpark Center Retention Dam.