Middletown Sportsman Club Lake Dam dam
Middletown Sportsman Club Lake Dam
Middletown Sportsman Club Lake Dam, located in West Middletown, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 40.5 feet and a length of 465 feet, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities on the 4-acre surface area lake.
Regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in June 2016. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.09 square miles, contributing to its recreational and environmental significance as a tributary to the Great Miami River.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Middletown Sportsman Club Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human recreation and environmental stewardship. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining infrastructure for both leisure and ecological balance in the region.
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 Middletown Sportsman Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Miami River At Middletown Oh | 13,600 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Franklin Oh | 12,200 cfs | → |
| Twin Creek Near Germantown Oh | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River Below Miamisburg Oh | 5,170 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Miamisburg Oh | 12,700 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh | 12,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Middletown Sportsman Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Kennedy Road Municipio De St. Clair
- Rush Run Wildlife Area
- Black St. Ramp - Combs Park
- Mckelvey Road Springfield Township
- Lakeview Drive Greenhills
- Caesar Creek Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodland Trails Scout Reservation
- Camp Stonybrook
- Camp Lebanon Retreat Center
- Windy Heights
- Berry Patch
- Beeches
Fishing spots
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About Middletown Sportsman Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Middletown Sportsman Club Lake 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 Middletown Sportsman Club Lake Dam.