Woodland Lake Dam dam
Woodland Lake Dam
Woodland Lake Dam is a privately owned structure located in Homeworth, Ohio, and serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built in 1948, this earthen dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 735 feet, with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
The dam, which is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, poses a significant hazard potential due to its condition. With a drainage area of 0.95 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 795 cubic feet per second, the dam's integrity is crucial for managing water resources in the region. Regular inspections are conducted, with the most recent one taking place in November 2020, to assess its safety and identify any necessary improvements.
Given its location near the tributary to Middle Branch Sandy Creek, Woodland Lake Dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find this dam's history, design, and current condition fascinating, as it highlights the importance of maintaining aging infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water systems.
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 Woodland Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 81 cfs | → |
| Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh | 193 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 149 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodland Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
- Palm Road Brimfield Township
- West Ramp
- West Branch State Park - Fishermans Lot
Campgrounds
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- West Branch State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Woodland Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Woodland Lake Dam
Where does the data for Woodland 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 Woodland Lake Dam.