Manfull Lake Dam dam
Manfull Lake Dam
Manfull Lake Dam, located in Kensington, Ohio, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Constructed in 1951, the earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans 597 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Despite its recreational function, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and is currently assessed as being in poor condition.
Managed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted to ensure safety standards are met. The last inspection in July 2020 highlighted the dam's poor condition, emphasizing the need for ongoing risk management and potential rehabilitation efforts to mitigate any potential hazards.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate change may find Manfull Lake Dam a fascinating case study in balancing recreational benefits with the challenges of maintaining aging infrastructure. The dam's location near the tributary to Sandy Creek adds to its ecological significance, underscoring the importance of sustainable dam management practices in the face of evolving climate conditions. As discussions around infrastructure resilience and water resource management continue to grow, Manfull Lake Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the complexities of maintaining and regulating dams in the context of changing environmental dynamics.
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 Manfull Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh | 219 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 77 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 161 cfs | → |
| Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh | 411 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 560 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Manfull Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Jim Kenney Park
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Ohioville Borough
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
Campgrounds
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Beaver Creek State Park
- Petersburg Boat Landing
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Manfull Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Manfull Lake Dam
Where does the data for Manfull 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 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 Manfull Lake Dam.