Morelli Pond Dam dam
Morelli Pond Dam
Morelli Pond Dam, located in Stark County, Ohio, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam, with a height of 18.6 feet and a length of 430 feet, serves as a key feature in the area, providing a surface area of 14 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 139.7 acre-feet. However, despite its significance for recreation, the dam is currently rated as having a poor condition assessment, indicating a need for maintenance and potential safety concerns.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety. The last inspection in July 2020 revealed a significant hazard potential associated with the dam, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. With a drainage area of 6.59 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 67.2 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricacies of Morelli Pond Dam, its poor condition assessment and significant hazard potential underscore the importance of proactive management and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem. With the dam's location in Crystal Springs and its role as a tributary to Mudbrook Creek, vigilance in monitoring and addressing any potential risks is essential to safeguarding both the recreational value and the environmental integrity of the area. Through coordinated efforts with state regulatory agencies and ongoing inspections, stakeholders can work towards improving the condition of the dam and enhancing its resilience in the face of changing climate 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 Morelli Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 300 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 36 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 94 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 186 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morelli Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 6
- Portage Lakes State Park - Cg
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 1
- Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot
- Old State Park
Campgrounds
- Towpath Campsite
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Camp Christopher
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
Fishing spots
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Berlin Lake
- Aurora Pond
- Charles Mill Lake
- Clendening Lake
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
Paddle runs
Track Morelli Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Morelli Pond Dam
Where does the data for Morelli Pond 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 Morelli Pond Dam.