Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam dam
Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam
Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam, located in Defiance, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1969, this dam stands at a height of 14.5 feet and has a length of 1148 feet. It serves as a critical water resource for the area, with a normal storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 272 acre-feet.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, a moderate risk level of 3 has been assigned to the dam. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam presents a moderate risk that necessitates ongoing risk management measures to prevent potential hazards or emergencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the intricate details of this dam, including its association with the Buffalo District of the USACE and its proximity to the tributary to Powell Creek. The dam's location in a rural setting adds to its charm, offering visitors a serene environment for recreational activities. As a cornerstone of the Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake, this dam plays a vital role in providing water storage, flood protection, and recreational opportunities for the local community.
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 Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Auglaize River Near Defiance Oh | 1,600 cfs | → |
| Maumee River Near Defiance Oh | 4,570 cfs | → |
| Little Flatrock Creek Near Junction Oh | 3 cfs | → |
| Tiffin River Near Evansport Oh | 260 cfs | → |
| Platter Creek Near Sherwood Oh | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Auglaize River At Melrose Oh | 150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Five Mile Creek Wildlife Access
- Oxbow Lake Wildlife Area
- Oakwood Ramp
- West Main Street Ottawa
- County Road 63 Saint Joe
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
Track Camp Lakota Boy Scout 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 Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam
Where does the data for Camp Lakota Boy Scout 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 Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam.