Deer Creek Dam - New Holland Dike dam
Deer Creek Dam - New Holland Dike
Deer Creek Dam - New Holland Dike in Ohio, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Deer Creek. Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at 15 feet high and spans 4600 feet in length. Though its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, the dam does not eliminate all risks of flooding, as severe weather events can lead to dam releases or overwhelm the structure.
To mitigate these risks, the USACE implements a comprehensive risk management strategy for Deer Creek Dam. This includes ongoing monitoring of the dam's condition, prioritizing activities to reduce risks, and collaborating with local emergency managers to raise awareness and develop emergency plans. Regular maintenance and repairs are also conducted to ensure the dam's proper functioning. In addition, the USACE continuously updates the emergency action plan for the dam to be prepared for any potential emergencies.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the critical role that Deer Creek Dam - New Holland Dike plays in managing flood risks along Deer Creek. By implementing effective risk management measures and maintaining the dam's integrity, the US Army Corps of Engineers is working diligently to safeguard the surrounding communities and infrastructure from potential flooding events.
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 Dam - New Holland Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek At Mount Sterling Oh | 265 cfs | → |
| Big Darby Creek At Darbyville Oh | 425 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek Near Greenfield Oh | 76 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Circleville Oh | 2,270 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Ashville Oh | 296 cfs | → |
| Hellbranch Run Near Harrisburg Oh | 79 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deer Creek Dam - New Holland Dike.
Track Deer Creek Dam - New Holland Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Deer Creek Dam - New Holland Dike
Where does the data for Deer Creek Dam - New Holland Dike 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 High 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.
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