Turkey Creek Lake Dam dam
Turkey Creek Lake Dam
Turkey Creek Lake Dam in Friendship, Ohio, stands as a critical structure managed by the state's Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1966, this earth dam boasts a height of 54 feet and a length of 700 feet, serving as a vital recreational resource for the community. With a storage capacity of 1240 acre-feet, the dam supports various outdoor activities around its 42.7-acre surface area, drawing in water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2018, Turkey Creek Lake Dam carries a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam's location on Turkey Creek, within the Scioto County region, adds to its significance in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks. As a state-regulated structure, the Department of Natural Resources oversees permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure the dam's safety and functionality for both recreational and safety purposes.
With its picturesque setting and strategic role in water management, Turkey Creek Lake Dam remains a focal point for outdoor enthusiasts and environmentalists. From its design by the ODNR Office of Chief Engineer to its role in enhancing the local landscape, this dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and natural resource management. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate the dam's recreational offerings, its ongoing maintenance and regulatory oversight underscore the importance of sustainable infrastructure practices in safeguarding our environment.
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 Turkey Creek Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Twin Creek At Mcgaw Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| Ohio Brush Creek Near West Union Oh | 111 cfs | → |
| Tygarts Creek Near Greenup | 14 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Greenup Dam Near Greenup | 51,000 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Piketon Oh | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Ironton | 47,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Turkey Creek Lake Dam.
Track Turkey Creek Lake 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 Turkey Creek Lake Dam
Where does the data for Turkey Creek 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 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 Turkey Creek Lake Dam.