Roosevelt Lake Dam dam
Roosevelt Lake Dam
Roosevelt Lake Dam, located in Friendship, Ohio, is a significant water resource structure managed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Completed in 1934, this earth dam stands at a height of 25.5 feet and spans a length of 533 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities in the scenic surroundings of Scioto County.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential due to its location on Turkey Creek, the dam is regularly assessed and maintained to meet safety standards. Despite its age, the dam was found to be in satisfactory condition during the last inspection in May 2018, with an emergency action plan in place to address potential risks and ensure public safety in case of emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Roosevelt Lake Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for recreational water activities in the region, while also highlighting the importance of dam safety and maintenance in mitigating potential risks. As a key element in the local water management system, the dam's historical significance and ongoing management efforts underscore the importance of sustainable water resource practices to support both human and environmental needs in the area.
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 Roosevelt Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Twin Creek At Mcgaw Oh | 4 cfs | → |
| Ohio Brush Creek Near West Union Oh | 63 cfs | → |
| Tygarts Creek Near Greenup | 14 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Greenup Dam Near Greenup | 53,200 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Piketon Oh | 4,210 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Ironton | 46,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roosevelt Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Roosevelt Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roosevelt Lake Dam
Where does the data for Roosevelt 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 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 Roosevelt Lake Dam.