Camp Whitewood Lake Dam dam
Camp Whitewood Lake Dam
Camp Whitewood Lake Dam, located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS. This recreational dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 420 feet, serves as a popular spot for water enthusiasts in the area. The dam impounds Phelps Creek, a tributary to the nearby river, creating a surface area of 8.4 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet.
Despite its recreational appeal, the dam has been classified as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, with a risk level of moderate (3). The dam is state regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, with inspection and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it poses a potential risk to the surrounding area in the event of a breach or failure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Camp Whitewood Lake Dam should be aware of its condition and hazard potential. The dam's historical significance as a recreational site should not overshadow the importance of safety measures and ongoing maintenance requirements. With proper oversight and risk management, this dam can continue to provide enjoyment for visitors while safeguarding the local ecosystem and community.
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 Camp Whitewood Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 195 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Phalanx Station Oh | 66 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Painesville Oh | 353 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Bl Mosquito Ck Dam Nr Cortland Oh | 46 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Leavittsburg Oh | 830 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Whitewood Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- Eldon Russell Park
- Punderson State Park
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
- Auburn Launch Ramp
Campgrounds
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Chestnut
- Ermer
- Heritage Hills Campgrounds
- Kool Lakes Family Campground
- Punderson State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Camp Whitewood Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Camp Whitewood Lake Dam
Where does the data for Camp Whitewood 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 High 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 Camp Whitewood Lake Dam.