Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam dam
Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam
The Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam, located in Fayette County, Ohio, is a vital water resource infrastructure designed by URS Corporation and completed in 2001. This earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 5330 feet along an unnamed tributary to Paint Creek. It serves the primary purpose of water supply, providing a storage capacity of 626.3 acre-feet and a normal storage volume of 274.2 acre-feet.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for the surrounding community. With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2018, the dam remains a key infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support. Its strategic location and design contribute to its importance in water management within the region.
As an essential component of the water supply infrastructure in Ohio, the Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam exemplifies the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and public safety. With its significant storage capacity, drainage area, and discharge capabilities, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management practices. Monitoring its condition and compliance with regulatory standards is crucial for ensuring the continued safety and functionality of this vital infrastructure for years to come.
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 Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Creek Near Greenfield Oh | 76 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek At Mount Sterling Oh | 265 cfs | → |
| Big Darby Creek At Darbyville Oh | 425 cfs | → |
| Rocky Fork Near Barretts Mills Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Massies Creek At Wilberforce Oh | 303 cfs | → |
| Hellbranch Run Near Harrisburg Oh | 79 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
- Rocky Fork State Park - East Shore Drive
- Rocky Fork State Park - East Shore Marina
- Rocky Fork State Park - South Beach
- Hickory Hills Camp Grounds
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
Track Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam
Where does the data for Washington Court House Ug No. 2 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 Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam.