Marsh Lake Dam dam
Marsh Lake Dam
Marsh Lake Dam in Ohio is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 42.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 56.9 acre-feet. Situated in Tuscarawas County, the dam controls a tributary to Old Town Creek and covers a surface area of 3.5 acres.
Managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Marsh Lake Dam is regularly inspected and regulated to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of August 2020, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water resource management in the region. The dam's emergency action plan is being updated to meet guidelines and enhance its risk management measures.
Overall, Marsh Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for both recreation and environmental protection. Its strategic location and efficient operation contribute to the sustainable use of water resources and climate resilience in the area. As enthusiasts of water resource management and climate adaptation, keeping a close watch on Marsh Lake Dam's maintenance and safety protocols is essential for preserving the balance between human activities and the natural environment.
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 Marsh Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River At New Philadelphia Oh | 1,430 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,910 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 268 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 57 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Tippecanoe Oh | 115 cfs | → |
| Huff Run At Mineral City Oh | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marsh Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Rocky Fork Access
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
Campgrounds
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Colonial Campground
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Harrison Hills Campground
Track Marsh Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marsh Lake Dam
Where does the data for Marsh 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 Marsh Lake Dam.