Foxlair Farms Lake Dam dam
Foxlair Farms Lake Dam
Foxlair Farms Lake Dam in Darbyville, Ohio, stands as a crucial structure contributing to the recreation and water management in the region. Built in 1955, this earth dam spans 500 feet in length and reaches a height of 27 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 222.8 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to Big Darby Creek, the dam serves as a recreational spot and offers a surface area of 12.4 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Despite its importance, recent assessments have raised concerns about the dam's condition, with a poor rating and a low hazard potential. Regular inspections conducted by the Department of Natural Resources ensure compliance with state regulations and safety measures. The dam's last inspection in November 2020 revealed the need for maintenance and potential improvements to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the integrity of the structure.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, it is crucial to monitor and address the condition of dams like Foxlair Farms Lake Dam to prevent potential risks and ensure sustainable water management practices. Awareness and action are essential to safeguarding these vital structures and the ecosystems they support in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Foxlair Farms Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hellbranch Run Near Harrisburg Oh | 79 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek At Mount Sterling Oh | 265 cfs | → |
| Big Darby Creek At Darbyville Oh | 425 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Near Commercial Point Oh | 3,490 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Columbus Oh | 3,470 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Ashville Oh | 296 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Foxlair Farms Lake Dam.
Track Foxlair Farms Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Foxlair Farms Lake Dam
Where does the data for Foxlair Farms 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 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 Foxlair Farms Lake Dam.