Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam dam
Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam
Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam, located in Geauga County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1989 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 13.3 feet and stretching 384 feet in length, the dam creates a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
The dam, designed by Applied Construction Technologies, Inc., serves as a vital component of the tributary to Aurora Branch, offering a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. With a maximum discharge capacity of 200 cubic feet per second, the dam provides both recreational opportunities and essential water management functions. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's emergency action plan is regularly reviewed and updated to meet safety guidelines.
Maintaining a surface area of 8.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.03 square miles, Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem while offering a serene environment for visitors to enjoy. As a significant piece of infrastructure in the region, the dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and recreational activities, making it a noteworthy site for those interested in the intersection of nature and human development.
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 Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Tributary To Chagrin R At Pepper Pike Oh | 3 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 262 cfs | → |
| Tinkers Creek At Bedford Oh | 76 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Jaite Oh | 827 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Auburn Launch Ramp
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
- Hudson Springs Park
- Punderson State Park
- Eldon Russell Park
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
Campgrounds
- Camp Site A
- Camp Site B
- Punderson State Park
- Camp Asbury
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Kool Lakes Family Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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About Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bainbridge Quarry 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 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 Bainbridge Quarry Lake Dam.