Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2 dam
Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2
Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2, located in Mohicanville, Ohio, was completed in 1984 by the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 67,000 acre-feet. It is associated with two other structures and is situated on the Lake Fork of the Mohican River. The dam is owned, funded, designed, constructed, regulated, inspected, and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, highlighting their commitment to ensuring its safety and functionality.
The dam has a high hazard potential and has emergency action plans in place, meeting all guidelines and having inundation maps prepared. The risk management measures include constant monitoring of the dam's condition, prioritizing activities to mitigate risks, and collaborating with local emergency managers to raise awareness and develop emergency plans. The USACE works diligently to address all types of flood risks associated with the dam and regularly updates its emergency action plan. Despite the inherent limitations of dams in completely eliminating flood risk, the USACE remains proactive in managing and reducing potential hazards to protect both the dam's integrity and downstream communities.
Overall, Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2 plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the area, with the US Army Corps of Engineers taking comprehensive measures to ensure its safety and effectiveness. As climate change brings about more severe weather events, the importance of managing dam-related flood risks becomes even more critical. The ongoing efforts of the USACE to monitor, maintain, and communicate the risks associated with the dam demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding both the dam and the surrounding communities from potential disasters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh | 398 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 248 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 169 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Charles Mill Lake
- Apple Valley Lake
- Clear Fork Reservoir
- Bucyrus Reservoirs
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Clendening Lake
Paddle runs
Track Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2
Where does the data for Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mohicanville Dam - Dike 2.