Belmont Hills Country Club Lake Dam dam
Belmont Hills Country Club Lake Dam
Belmont Hills Country Club Lake Dam in Ohio serves as a crucial water supply source, with a dam height of 20.5 feet and a storage capacity of 69.8 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, this earth dam spans 390 feet and sits on Neffs Run, providing essential water resources for the region. However, with a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam's safety and maintenance are of utmost importance.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the dam's last inspection in 2017 revealed its poor condition, prompting a need for regular monitoring and upgrades. Despite its critical role in water supply, its high hazard potential underscores the importance of addressing any structural deficiencies to ensure the safety of nearby communities and the environment. With a risk assessment and management measures yet to be fully implemented, the dam's future maintenance and safety remain priorities for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
As the community relies on Belmont Hills Country Club Lake Dam for water supply, its structural integrity and maintenance are key concerns for local authorities. With a designated emergency action plan yet to be prepared or reviewed, there is a pressing need to ensure that the dam meets safety guidelines and is adequately monitored for any potential risks. As climate change impacts intensify, the resilience and safety of this vital water infrastructure must be prioritized to safeguard the surrounding area from potential hazards and ensure a sustainable water supply for the 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 Belmont Hills Country Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 54 cfs | → |
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 38 cfs | → |
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 80 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 85 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 65 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Belmont Hills Country Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Barkcamp State Park
- Kirkwood Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Barnesville Memorial Park
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
- Slope Creek Reservoir Ramp
Track Belmont Hills Country Club Lake Dam 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 Belmont Hills Country Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Belmont Hills Country Club 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 Belmont Hills Country Club Lake Dam.