Campden Lakes North Dam dam
Campden Lakes North Dam
Campden Lakes North Dam, located in Dublin, Ohio, is a significant earth dam completed in 1998 for flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary to the Scioto River. Owned privately, this dam stands at 10 feet in height and spans nearly 990 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 202.9 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as satisfactory as of December 2020.
With a hazard potential deemed significant, Campden Lakes North Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Delaware County area. Its normal storage capacity of 149.5 acre-feet serves to protect the surrounding region from potential inundation, with a maximum discharge of 260 cubic feet per second. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 1999, indicating a proactive approach to addressing any potential safety concerns and ensuring the dam's effectiveness in managing water resources in the area.
Campden Lakes North Dam, designed by EMH&T INC., is a key infrastructure project in the region, contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As a part of the flood risk reduction strategy, this dam serves as a vital asset in safeguarding the local community from the impacts of flooding events. With its satisfactory condition and regular inspections, Campden Lakes North Dam stands as a testament to effective dam management practices and the importance of investing in resilient water infrastructure for a sustainable 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 Campden Lakes North Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto River Below O Shaughnessy Dam Nr Dublin Oh | 728 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River Near Worthington Oh | 144 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek At Africa Oh | 13 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Bellepoint Oh | 134 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At 5th Ave At Columbus Oh | 669 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River At J H Herrick Dr At Columbus Oh | 221 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Campden Lakes North Dam.
Boat launches
- Twin Lakes Boat Ramp
- Riverside Drive Concord Township
- Griggs Reservoir - Marina
- Alum Creek State Park - New Galena
- Berlin Township
- Alum Creek State Park - Cheshire
Campgrounds
Track Campden Lakes North Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Campden Lakes North Dam
Where does the data for Campden Lakes North 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 Significant 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 Campden Lakes North Dam.