Myers Pond Dam dam
Myers Pond Dam
Myers Pond Dam, also known as Blatt Pond, is a privately owned structure located in Belmont County, Ohio. Constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28.4 feet and spans a length of 300 feet. The primary purpose of Myers Pond Dam is for recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 51 acre-feet.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Myers Pond Dam is state regulated and inspected, with a fair condition assessment as of November 2017. While the hazard potential is considered low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. With a drainage area of 0.33 square miles and a spillway type of uncontrolled, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 844 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, Myers Pond Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities and environmental benefits in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Myers Pond Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. As a key component of the Brushy Fork tributary, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and providing recreational opportunities for the local community. With its stone core and soil foundation, Myers Pond Dam stands as a testament to sustainable engineering practices and the importance of maintaining critical infrastructure for both safety and enjoyment.
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 Myers Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 41 cfs | → |
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Ohio River Above Sardis | 43,300 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 58 cfs | → |
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 50 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Myers Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Slope Creek Reservoir Ramp
- Barnesville Memorial Park
- Barkcamp State Park
- Clarington Village Ramp
- Noble County Fish And Game
- Powhatan Point Boat Launch
Campgrounds
Track Myers Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Myers Pond Dam
Where does the data for Myers 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 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 Myers Pond Dam.