Millwood Plant Dam dam
Millwood Plant Dam
The Millwood Plant Dam in Ohio is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Natural Resources. It serves as a crucial water supply source, with a storage capacity of 30.6 million gallons and a normal storage level of 8.7 million gallons. Situated in Knox County, the dam stands at a height of 13.9 feet and spans 455 feet in length, providing water for both domestic and industrial purposes.
The dam's significant hazard potential is matched by its satisfactory condition assessment, ensuring the safety and reliability of the structure. Despite its private ownership, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, highlighting the commitment to maintaining high standards of operation and safety. The dam's location, close to the Kokosing River tributary, underscores its importance in water resource management in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Millwood Plant Dam a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to meet the water supply needs of a community. Its strategic location, state regulation, and robust storage capacity make it a key player in ensuring water security in the area. As climate change impacts water resources, dams like Millwood Plant Dam play a critical role in managing and distributing water effectively while maintaining a focus on safety and sustainability.
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 Millwood Plant Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kokosing River At Mount Vernon Oh | 131 cfs | → |
| North Fork Licking River At Utica Oh | 27 cfs | → |
| Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh | 640 cfs | → |
| Wakatomika Creek Near Frazeysburg Oh | 46 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Millwood Plant Dam.
Boat launches
- Mohican State Park
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- East Muskingum Avenue Dresden
- Summit Road Southeast Newark
Campgrounds
- Camp Mohaven
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
- Camp Toodik Family Campground
- Lazy River At Granville
- Colonial Campground
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
Fishing spots
Track Millwood Plant Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Millwood Plant Dam
Where does the data for Millwood Plant 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 Millwood Plant Dam.