Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam dam
Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam
The Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam, located in Fayette County, Ohio, serves as a crucial water supply infrastructure managed by the local government. Constructed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 21.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 803 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 650 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 5202 feet, impounding Paint Creek - Offstream, and covers a surface area of 38.3 acres within a drainage area of 0.06 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement, ensuring its structural integrity and operational safety. The dam has been assessed to have a hazard potential rated as high, with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in April 2018. Despite its age, the Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard against potential risks and ensure its continued functionality for the community.
Located in Washington Court House, Ohio, this dam is a key component of the local water supply system and contributes to the region's water resource management efforts. With its historical significance and essential role in providing water to the community, the Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure development and proactive maintenance practices in the face of evolving climate and water resource challenges.
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 Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Creek Near Greenfield Oh | 76 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek At Mount Sterling Oh | 265 cfs | → |
| Big Darby Creek At Darbyville Oh | 425 cfs | → |
| Rocky Fork Near Barretts Mills Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek Near Bourneville Oh | 221 cfs | → |
| Hellbranch Run Near Harrisburg Oh | 79 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
- Rocky Fork State Park - East Shore Drive
- Rocky Fork State Park - East Shore Marina
- Rocky Fork State Park - South Beach
- Hickory Hills Camp Grounds
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
Track Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam
Where does the data for Washington Court House Ug 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 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 Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam.