Lake Marinole Dam dam
Lake Marinole Dam
Lake Marinole Dam, located in Kettering, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by the Ralph L. Woolpert Co. and completed in 1966. This earth dam stands at a height of 28.7 feet and spans a length of 275 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet for recreational purposes. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and has a high hazard potential, although its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in March 2016.
With a drainage area of 0.09 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 842 cubic feet per second, Lake Marinole Dam serves as a vital component in the management of water resources in the region. The dam is situated on a tributary to Holes Creek, offering not only recreational opportunities but also contributing to flood control and downstream water quality. Despite its critical role, the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment measures were not available at the time of data collection in 2021, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Lake Marinole Dam, nestled in Montgomery County, Ohio, under the jurisdiction of the Louisville District, is a key feature in the local landscape. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the effective management of dams like Lake Marinole becomes increasingly important in safeguarding communities and ecosystems. With its blend of functionality for recreation and water management, Lake Marinole Dam stands as a testament to the integration of human infrastructure with natural systems, showcasing the intricate balance needed to navigate the challenges of a changing climate.
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 Lake Marinole Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Holes Creek Near Kettering Oh | 11 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Dayton Oh | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Miamisburg Oh | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek At Dayton Oh | 39 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River Below Miamisburg Oh | 5,170 cfs | → |
| Mad River Near Dayton Oh | 545 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Marinole Dam.
Boat launches
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesar Creek Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lake Marinole Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Marinole Dam
Where does the data for Lake Marinole 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 Lake Marinole Dam.