Shreve Lake Dam dam
Shreve Lake Dam
Shreve Lake Dam, located in Shreve, Ohio, is a state-owned structure designed by Dodson, Kinney and Lindblom of Columbus in 1962. This earth dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, with a storage capacity of 855 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.76 square miles. The dam stands at a height of 25.1 feet and spans a length of 1320 feet, creating a surface area of 59.1 acres.
Despite its recreational significance, Shreve Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio regulates the dam, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The last inspection in November 2019 revealed the need for improvements, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and the structural integrity of the dam.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Shreve Lake Dam can appreciate its role in providing recreational opportunities while also recognizing the importance of addressing its high hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition. With a focus on state regulation and oversight, as well as the history and design of the dam, there is a wealth of information to explore regarding this key water management structure in Wayne County, Ohio.
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 Shreve Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh | 455 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 29 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 310 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 186 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shreve Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Charles Mill Lake
- Apple Valley Lake
- Clear Fork Reservoir
- Bucyrus Reservoirs
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Clendening Lake
Paddle runs
Track Shreve Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Shreve Lake Dam
Where does the data for Shreve 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 Shreve Lake Dam.