Beach City Dam - Silica Sand Levee dam
Beach City Dam - Silica Sand Levee
Beach City Dam - Silica Sand Levee in Dundee, Ohio, is a Federal-owned structure designed by the US Army Corps of Engineers to primarily reduce flood risk along Sugar Creek. Completed in 1937, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 1580 feet in length. While the dam's associated structures include the Silica Sand Levee and another unnamed structure, the risk assessment for the levee indicates a low hazard potential, with the main concern being the timely placement of sandbags during high water events to prevent minor economic damage to nearby railroad tracks.
Despite the low risk of levee failure, USACE implements risk management measures at Beach City Dam - Silica Sand Levee to mitigate potential issues such as poor interior drainage and vegetation growth along the embankment. Regular inspections and maintenance efforts ensure that the risk of breach remains minimal, with a focus on preserving the structural integrity of the levee. Overall, the levee poses minimal threat to both life and property, with USACE maintaining a proactive approach to safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flood risks.
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 Beach City Dam - Silica Sand Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 207 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At New Philadelphia Oh | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 357 cfs | → |
| Huff Run At Mineral City Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 255 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beach City Dam - Silica Sand Levee.
Boat launches
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 6
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Portage Lakes State Park - Cg
Campgrounds
- Towpath Campsite
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Colonial Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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About Beach City Dam - Silica Sand Levee
Where does the data for Beach City Dam - Silica Sand Levee 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 Beach City Dam - Silica Sand Levee.