Sparrow Reservoir Dam dam
Sparrow Reservoir Dam
Sparrow Reservoir Dam, located in Harrison County, Ohio, was completed in 1949 by the Harrison County Engineer and serves as a crucial water supply source for the local community. This earth dam stands at a height of 32.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 250 acre-feet. The reservoir has a surface area of 27 acres and is situated on a tributary to Liming Creek, providing essential water resources to the region.
Maintained by the local government, Sparrow Reservoir Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair in 2017. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in July 2020, ensuring that proper guidelines and measures are in place to address any potential risks and emergencies. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3600 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a critical role in water management and flood control in the area.
With its strategic location and contribution to water supply, Sparrow Reservoir Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the community of Hagan Addition in Ohio. As an earth dam, it not only provides essential water storage but also offers flood protection and environmental benefits to the surrounding area. The ongoing inspections and adherence to regulatory standards underscore the commitment to maintaining the dam's integrity and ensuring the safety of the residents who rely on its services.
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 Sparrow Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 15 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 62 cfs | → |
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 80 cfs | → |
| Brushy Fork Near Tippecanoe Oh | 28 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Tippecanoe Oh | 109 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sparrow Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Kirkwood Ramp
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Barkcamp State Park
- Barnesville Memorial Park
Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Tomlinson Run State Park
Track Sparrow Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sparrow Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Sparrow 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 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 Sparrow Reservoir Dam.