Altiers Lake Dam dam
Altiers Lake Dam
Altiers Lake Dam, located in Rendville, Ohio, along the Sunday Creek, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1949 by designer L.B. Light, this earth dam stands at 19.2 feet high and has a length of 285 feet, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Despite its recreational importance, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and poor condition, as last assessed in May 2017.
Managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Altiers Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Its critical status highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and the preservation of the surrounding environment. With a drainage area of 0.92 square miles and a maximum discharge of 962 cubic feet per second, the dam's impact on the local ecosystem and water resources requires ongoing attention from stakeholders and enthusiasts alike.
As a key feature in the water resource landscape of Perry County, Ohio, Altiers Lake Dam serves as a focal point for water and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and environmental stewardship. Its unique location, history, and current condition make it a compelling case study for the challenges and opportunities associated with managing dams in a changing climate. By staying informed and engaged with initiatives related to dam safety and risk management, enthusiasts can contribute to the sustainable use of water resources for future generations.
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 Altiers Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,420 cfs | → |
| Sunday Creek Below Millfield Oh | 54 cfs | → |
| Monday Creek At Doanville Oh | 48 cfs | → |
| Hocking River At Enterprise Oh | 166 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 20 cfs | → |
| Hocking River At Athens Oh | 291 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Altiers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Malta Ramp
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Rush Creek Lake
- Beverly Ramp
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
Campgrounds
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Burr Oak State Park
- Area 31 Campsite
- Camp Akita
- Chestnut Grove Camp Site
- Woodgrove Campground H
Track Altiers Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Altiers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Altiers Lake 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 Altiers Lake Dam.