Stanley Upper Lake Dam dam
Stanley Upper Lake Dam
Stanley Upper Lake Dam, located in Leesville, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1933 for recreational purposes. With a height of 37.3 feet and a storage capacity of 114.4 acre-feet, this dam on a tributary to Conotton Creek provides a surface area of 9.4 acres for water activities. However, recent inspections have deemed the dam to be in poor condition with a significant hazard potential, warranting regular monitoring and potential maintenance or rehabilitation efforts.
Managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Stanley Upper Lake Dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Despite its current condition assessment, the dam remains a popular spot for recreational activities and wildlife habitat in the Carroll County region. With a history dating back almost a century, the dam serves as a testament to the intersection of water resource management, climate impact, and the importance of maintaining critical infrastructure for both human enjoyment and ecological balance. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, staying informed about the state of Stanley Upper Lake Dam is essential for understanding the ongoing challenges and opportunities in sustainable water management.
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 Stanley Upper Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mcguire Creek Near Leesville Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 61 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At New Philadelphia Oh | 1,460 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Tippecanoe Oh | 116 cfs | → |
| Huff Run At Mineral City Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Brushy Fork Near Tippecanoe Oh | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stanley Upper Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- Kirkwood Ramp
Campgrounds
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
Track Stanley Upper Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stanley Upper Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stanley Upper 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 Stanley Upper Lake Dam.