Livezey Lake Dam dam
Livezey Lake Dam
Livezey Lake Dam, located in Alledonia, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by G. Lerner with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at 33 feet high and spans 338 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 51.9 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to North Fork Captina Creek and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Livezey Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The last inspection was conducted in October 2017, with emergency action preparedness and risk assessment measures in place. With a drainage area of 0.05 square miles and a surface area of 3.5 acres, the dam serves as a vital component in the local water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Belmont County, Ohio.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Livezey Lake Dam offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and environmental stewardship. From its design and construction to its ongoing regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. Whether for recreational enjoyment or as a critical water storage facility, Livezey Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the community's resilience and adaptation strategies for a more sustainable 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 Livezey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 42 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 73 cfs | → |
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Livezey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Barnesville Memorial Park
- Slope Creek Reservoir Ramp
- Barkcamp State Park
- Kirkwood Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Noble County Fish And Game
Track Livezey 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 Livezey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Livezey 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 Livezey Lake Dam.