Eldon Reservoir Dam dam
Eldon Reservoir Dam
Eldon Reservoir Dam, located in Quaker City, Ohio, serves as a crucial water supply source in Guernsey County. Built in 1933, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 320 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Despite its historical significance, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 reported poor conditions, raising concerns about its structural integrity and maintenance.
Managed by a private owner, Eldon Reservoir Dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols. The dam's primary purpose is water supply, supporting the surrounding community's needs and contributing to the local ecosystem. With a low hazard potential and a drainage area of 0.28 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating risks associated with potential flooding events.
Although Eldon Reservoir Dam has faced challenges in maintaining its structural integrity and condition, efforts are being made to address these concerns and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. As an essential infrastructure for water management in Ohio, ongoing inspections and maintenance work are crucial to safeguarding the dam's operations and protecting the community from potential hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Eldon Reservoir Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water infrastructure and responsible management practices in the face of changing 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 Eldon Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 73 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 54 cfs | → |
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eldon Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Barnesville Memorial Park
- Slope Creek Reservoir Ramp
- Noble County Fish And Game
- Kirkwood Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Us 22 Wildlife Acess Ramp
Campgrounds
Track Eldon Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Eldon Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Eldon 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 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 Eldon Reservoir Dam.