Westville Lake Dam dam
Westville Lake Dam
Westville Lake Dam, located in Alliance, Ohio, is a significant earth dam completed in 1912 for recreational purposes. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 600 feet along the Naylor Ditch, providing a storage capacity of 1039 acre-feet. Despite its historical significance, the dam's condition assessment in 2016 revealed a poor rating, with a significant hazard potential.
With a drainage area of 8.52 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 3296 cubic feet per second, Westville Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control. However, concerns about its structural integrity and maintenance have raised questions about its long-term sustainability. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts are closely monitoring the dam's condition and advocating for necessary repairs and upgrades to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of this valuable water resource in Columbiana County, Ohio.
As the debate continues over the future of Westville Lake Dam, stakeholders are urged to prioritize safety measures, conduct regular inspections, and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential hazards. Collaborative efforts between local authorities, regulatory agencies, and the public are essential in safeguarding this vital infrastructure against the impacts of climate change and ensuring its continued contribution to recreational activities and water supply 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 Westville Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 81 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 171 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| West Branch Mahoning River At Wayland Oh | 127 cfs | → |
| Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh | 193 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Westville Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
- West Ramp
- West Branch State Park - Fishermans Lot
- Palm Road Brimfield Township
Campgrounds
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- West Branch State Park
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Westville Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Westville Lake Dam
Where does the data for Westville 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 Westville Lake Dam.