Deer Creek Reservoir Dam dam
Deer Creek Reservoir Dam
Deer Creek Reservoir Dam, located in Lake Milton, Ohio, stands as a vital structure managed by the local government for water supply purposes. Completed in 1954, this earth dam boasts a height of 34 feet and a length of 3345 feet, offering a storage capacity of 3967 acre-feet. The dam regulates the flow of Deer Creek, serving a drainage area of 37 square miles and providing a surface area of 313 acres.
With its significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Deer Creek Reservoir Dam undergoes regular inspections by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified, but its last condition assessment in 2016 deemed it in fair condition. The dam's location in Stark County, Ohio, makes it a critical component of the local water infrastructure and highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
As part of the Pittsburgh District under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Deer Creek Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Governed by state regulations and subject to inspection, enforcement, and permitting by the Department of Natural Resources, the dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence and serves as a key piece of infrastructure in the area's water supply network. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the strategic importance and engineering marvel that Deer Creek Reservoir Dam represents in maintaining water supply and managing water resources in Stark County, Ohio.
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 Deer Creek Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 1,080 cfs | → |
| West Branch Mahoning River At Wayland Oh | 312 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 45 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deer Creek Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- West Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
- Palm Road Brimfield Township
- West Branch State Park - Fishermans Lot
Campgrounds
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- West Branch State Park
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Camp Asbury
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Deer Creek Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Deer Creek Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Deer Creek Reservoir 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 Deer Creek Reservoir Dam.