Tubaugh Lake Dam dam
Tubaugh Lake Dam
Tubaugh Lake Dam, located in Jericho, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1965 with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 25.9 feet and a length of 200 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 58.2 acre-feet and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based activities. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, prompting the need for regular inspections and maintenance.
Managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Tubaugh Lake Dam overlooks the picturesque Alum Run and covers a surface area of 5 acres within the Monroe County region. With a drainage area of 0.63 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 704 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Although the dam's emergency action plan is yet to be finalized, efforts are underway to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Despite its aging infrastructure and poor condition assessment, Tubaugh Lake Dam continues to be a vital resource for both water management and recreational purposes in the region. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges for water resource management, it is imperative that stakeholders work together to prioritize the safety and maintenance of dams like Tubaugh Lake to ensure the sustainability of water systems and the protection of surrounding communities.
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 Tubaugh Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River Above Sardis | 31,900 cfs | → |
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 45 cfs | → |
| Middle Island Creek At Little | 120 cfs | → |
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 36 cfs | → |
| East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tubaugh Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Adams Street Paden City
- Monroe County Park District Ramp
- Clarington Village Ramp
- New Matamoras Village Ramp
- Powhatan Point Boat Launch
- Frontier Boat Launch
Campgrounds
Track Tubaugh Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tubaugh Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tubaugh 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 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 Tubaugh Lake Dam.