Burtonville Lake Dam dam
Burtonville Lake Dam
Burtonville Lake Dam, located in Clinton County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1972 for the primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 24.8 feet, the dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 41.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.4 acres. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of May 2019.
The dam, designed by SCS and John Smith, is situated on a tributary to Cowan Creek and is equipped with a spillway, although specific details about the spillway type and width are not provided in the data. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 240 cubic feet per second and a drainage area of 0.07 square miles. The last inspection of the dam took place in May 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity.
Overall, Burtonville Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for recreational purposes in the area, providing water storage and outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and management of dams like Burtonville Lake Dam are crucial to ensure their continued functionality and safety in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
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 Burtonville Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Massies Creek At Wilberforce Oh | 45 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek Near Greenfield Oh | 95 cfs | → |
| O'Bannon Creek Near Loveland Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Little Miami River Near Oldtown Oh | 105 cfs | → |
| Rocky Fork Near Barretts Mills Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Holes Creek Near Kettering Oh | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burtonville Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
- Caesar Creek Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Burtonville Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Burtonville Lake Dam
Where does the data for Burtonville 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 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 Burtonville Lake Dam.