Halley Pond Dam dam
Halley Pond Dam
Halley Pond Dam, located in Wolf Creek, Ohio, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Built in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 32.2 feet and has a length of 400 feet. It has a storage capacity of 56.2 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.8 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the area.
Despite its recreational value, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection conducted in November 2018 revealed the need for improvements to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is responsible for regulating, inspecting, and enforcing any necessary actions to maintain the dam's integrity.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management of dams and their impact on local ecosystems will find Halley Pond Dam's data informative. Its location, design, and history provide insight into the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to prevent potential risks and ensure the sustainable use of water resources 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 Halley Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,910 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Beverly Oh | 6,440 cfs | → |
| Sunday Creek Below Millfield Oh | 54 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Monday Creek At Doanville Oh | 48 cfs | → |
| Hocking River At Athens Oh | 297 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Halley Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Malta Ramp
- Beverly Ramp
- Cherry Blossom Lane Washington County
- Northwest Drive 598, Wood County
- Coolville Ramp
Campgrounds
- Burr Oak State Park
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Area 31 Campsite
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Chestnut Grove Camp Site
- Lane Farm Campground
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About Halley Pond Dam
Where does the data for Halley 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.
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