Lake Lakengren Dam dam
Lake Lakengren Dam
Lake Lakengren Dam, located in Muttonville, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by American Realty Service Corp. The dam, completed in 1970, serves as a recreational site along Paint Creek, offering a surface area of 176 acres for visitors to enjoy. With a height of 74 feet and a storage capacity of 5460 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resources for the local community while also offering recreational opportunities.
Managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Lake Lakengren Dam has a high hazard potential but is in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2016. The dam's purpose is primarily for recreation, with activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming available to the public. The dam's location in Preble County, Ohio, makes it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the area's natural beauty and wildlife.
Although the dam has not undergone recent modifications, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 8.13 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 33204 cubic feet per second, Lake Lakengren Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the region. As a key feature of the Louisville District, the dam continues to be a vital resource for both recreational and water management purposes in the area.
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 Lakengren Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Creek At Camden Oh | 51 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Richmond | 69 cfs | → |
| East Fork Whitewater River At Abington | 143 cfs | → |
| Twin Creek Near Germantown Oh | 109 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Middletown Oh | 2,370 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh | 2,520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Lakengren Dam.
Boat launches
- Rush Run Wildlife Area
- Treaty Line Ramp Union County
- Whitewater Sp Ramp Union County
- Dunlapsville Ramp Union County
- Hanna Creek Boat Ramp
- Fairfield Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodland Trails Scout Reservation
- Quakertown State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Mounds State Rec Area - Brookville Lake
- Governor Bebb Preserve
- Brookville Lake
- Franklin County Park
Fishing spots
Track Lake Lakengren 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 Lakengren Dam
Where does the data for Lake Lakengren 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 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 Lake Lakengren Dam.