Lake Of The Four Seasons Dam dam
Lake Of The Four Seasons Dam
Lake of The Four Seasons Dam in Sugar Grove, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1966 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 48.5 feet and has a length of 1100 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 1317 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to Rush Creek in Hocking County, Ohio, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 2.6 square miles.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2017, the Lake of The Four Seasons Dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to oversee its operations. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1931 cubic feet per second, the dam's significance extends beyond recreation to include flood control and water supply management in the region.
Located within the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Ohio. With a surface area of 100 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 1924 acre-feet, the Lake of The Four Seasons Dam exemplifies the intersection of human engineering and natural resources, highlighting the importance of sustainable dam operations and maintenance in safeguarding our water supply and environment for future generations.
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 Of The Four Seasons Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hocking River At Enterprise Oh | 350 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Rockbridge Oh | 64 cfs | → |
| Monday Creek At Doanville Oh | 48 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Kirkersville Oh | 136 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River Near Hebron Oh | 73 cfs | → |
| Sunday Creek Below Millfield Oh | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Of The Four Seasons Dam.
Track Lake Of The Four Seasons Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Of The Four Seasons Dam
Where does the data for Lake Of The Four Seasons 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 Of The Four Seasons Dam.