Gund Pond No. 1 Dam dam
Gund Pond No. 1 Dam
Gund Pond No. 1 Dam, also known as Lower Pond, is a privately owned dam located in Peninsula, Ohio. Built in 1970 by the USDA Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 35.6 feet and has a length of 335 feet. It serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 41.7 million gallons and a normal storage level of 33.8 million gallons.
Although the dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, its condition assessment as of May 2017 was rated as poor with a low hazard potential. The last inspection date was in May 2017, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years. Despite its aging infrastructure, Gund Pond No. 1 Dam continues to offer recreational opportunities for visitors while ensuring safety measures are in place.
Located on a tributary to the Cuyahoga River, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within Summit County, Ohio. With a surface area of 3.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles, the dam provides not only recreational benefits but also serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for the local community. As climate change impacts continue to affect water resources, maintaining and monitoring dams like Gund Pond No. 1 Dam becomes increasingly important for sustainable water management practices.
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 Gund Pond No. 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga River At Jaite Oh | 638 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 4 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek In Chippewa Met Pk Near Brecksville | 7 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 399 cfs | → |
| Tinkers Creek At Bedford Oh | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gund Pond No. 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Hudson Springs Park
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
- Canfield Road 2300, Sawyerwood
- Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
- Lake Hodgson
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Gund Pond No. 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gund Pond No. 1 Dam
Where does the data for Gund Pond No. 1 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 Gund Pond No. 1 Dam.