Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam dam
Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam
Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam, located in New Burlington, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for recreational purposes. Completed in 1954, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 28.1 feet and has a length of 725 feet, creating a surface area of 11.1 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
This dam, situated on a tributary to Caesar Creek, serves as a recreational hotspot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Greene County, Ohio. With a normal storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.22 square miles, Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam boasts a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and an uncontrolled outlet gates system. Despite its moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam has not had any major modifications over the years and continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor activities.
With a risk management plan in place and a history of meeting regulatory guidelines, Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam offers a unique opportunity for visitors to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate in a serene natural setting. As one of the many important structures in the area, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of water storage and recreational opportunities for the community. Its presence underscores the importance of responsible stewardship and management of our natural resources 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 Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Massies Creek At Wilberforce Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Little Miami River Near Oldtown Oh | 96 cfs | → |
| Mad River Near Dayton Oh | 609 cfs | → |
| Holes Creek Near Kettering Oh | 32 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Dayton Oh | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek At Dayton Oh | 170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
- Caesar Creek Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam
Where does the data for Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 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 Greene Co. Fish & Game Pond No. 1 Dam.