Wolfe Pond Dam dam
Wolfe Pond Dam
Wolfe Pond Dam, located in Circleville, Ohio, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam stands at 26 feet high and has a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet. Situated on the TRIB GRIFFY RUN stream, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite being privately owned, Wolfe Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While it is not regulated by the state and lacks inspection and enforcement mechanisms, the dam still plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. With a moderate risk assessment of 3, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the dam for both recreational and environmental purposes.
As part of the Louisville District in Ohio, Wolfe Pond Dam remains a significant landmark for water conservation efforts in Pickaway County. Its earth dam structure, stone core, and soil foundation contribute to the overall landscape and water management system in the region. While the dam may not be under the jurisdiction of state agencies, its importance as a recreational hub and water storage facility highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety for the community and ecosystem.
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 Wolfe Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto River At Circleville Oh | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Ashville Oh | 104 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Near Commercial Point Oh | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Big Darby Creek At Darbyville Oh | 328 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek At Rees Oh | 146 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Rockbridge Oh | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolfe Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- A.W. Marion State Park - Boat Ramp
- Greenfield Dam Wildlife Area
- Tar Hollow State Park Ramp
- Scioto River - Lower Scioto Park And Boat Launch
- Dublin Road 853, Columbus
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Wolfe Pond 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 Wolfe Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wolfe Pond 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 Low 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 Wolfe Pond Dam.