Lake Wapusun Dam dam
Lake Wapusun Dam
Lake Wapusun Dam, located in Wayne County, Ohio, is a privately owned structure on the Lake Fork of the Mohican River. Built in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 34.4 feet and has a length of 790 feet, providing recreational opportunities for visitors. With a storage capacity of 281 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 14.2 acres and serves as a significant water resource in the region.
Despite its recreational value, Lake Wapusun Dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2019. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not fully specified in the available data, suggesting a need for further evaluation and management to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Wapusun Dam presents a case that calls for attention to its maintenance and risk mitigation strategies. As a privately owned asset that serves both recreational and water storage purposes, the dam's condition assessment indicates a need for improved management practices to safeguard the surrounding area and ensure its long-term sustainability. With its location on the Lake Fork of the Mohican River and its vital role in the local ecosystem, the dam's significance underscores the importance of proactive measures to address potential hazards and enhance its resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Lake Wapusun Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh | 415 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 25 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Kokosing River At Mount Vernon Oh | 132 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Mohican River At Shelby Oh | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Wapusun Dam.
Boat launches
- Mohican State Park
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- New London Reservoir Park/Campground
Fishing spots
- Charles Mill Lake
- Apple Valley Lake
- Clear Fork Reservoir
- Bucyrus Reservoirs
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Alum Creek Lake
Paddle runs
Track Lake Wapusun 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 Lake Wapusun Dam
Where does the data for Lake Wapusun 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 Lake Wapusun Dam.