Hunters Run Structure R-42 dam
Hunters Run Structure R-42
Hunters Run Structure R-42 in Fairfield, Ohio, is a critical earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1959 for flood risk reduction along the Hocking River. With a height of 23.5 feet and a length of 350 feet, this dam serves to control water flow and protect the surrounding area from potential inundation. Despite its important role in safeguarding the community, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition with a high hazard potential, highlighting the need for maintenance and repair to ensure its continued effectiveness.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources and regulated by the state of Ohio, Hunters Run Structure R-42 is subject to regular inspections to monitor its structural integrity and hazard potential. The dam has a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.14 square miles, making it a crucial component of the local flood control infrastructure. Although the risk assessment for this dam is moderate, efforts to address its poor condition and ensure its long-term viability are essential to mitigate potential threats to public safety and water resource management in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to recognize the significance of infrastructure like Hunters Run Structure R-42 in protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of flooding. By advocating for the necessary investments in maintenance and rehabilitation of critical dams like this one, we can contribute to resilient water management systems that are essential for addressing the challenges posed by a changing climate. The collaboration between state agencies, federal designers, and local governments is crucial in ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of structures like Hunters Run Structure R-42 for the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
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 Hunters Run Structure R-42 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek At Ashville Oh | 112 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Rockbridge Oh | 34 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek At Rees Oh | 140 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Near Commercial Point Oh | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Circleville Oh | 1,710 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Kirkersville Oh | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunters Run Structure R-42.
Boat launches
- Greenfield Dam Wildlife Area
- A.W. Marion State Park - Boat Ramp
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
- Rush Creek Lake
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Scioto River - Lower Scioto Park And Boat Launch
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Hunters Run Structure R-42 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hunters Run Structure R-42
Where does the data for Hunters Run Structure R-42 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 Hunters Run Structure R-42.