Cambridge City Reservoir Dam dam
Cambridge City Reservoir Dam
The Cambridge City Reservoir Dam, located in Guernsey County, Ohio, was completed in 1916 and stands at a height of 46.5 feet, with a storage capacity of 655 acre-feet. Owned by the local government, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a normal storage level of 446 acre-feet and a surface area of 33 acres. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness in managing water resources.
With the Board of Trade Run serving as the main river or stream, the Cambridge City Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in water management for the city of Cambridge. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently rated as in fair condition following a 2017 assessment. The dam's emergency action plan is being continuously updated and refined, reflecting a commitment to ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in the event of any potential risks or emergencies.
As a vital piece of infrastructure for water supply, the Cambridge City Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. With a rich history dating back over a century, this dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding water resources for the residents of Guernsey County, Ohio, and highlights the ongoing efforts to prioritize safety, sustainability, and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Cambridge City Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 28 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 9 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 26 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 65 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cambridge City Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
- Us 22 Wildlife Acess Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Salt Fork Marina
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
Campgrounds
Track Cambridge City Reservoir 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 Cambridge City Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Cambridge City Reservoir 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 Cambridge City Reservoir Dam.