Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B dam
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B in Perry, Ohio, is a crucial earth dam built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the tributary to Little Rush Creek. Standing at a height of 44.5 feet and a length of 460 feet, this structure has a storage capacity of 1144 acre-feet and serves as a vital resource for managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, ensuring its operational effectiveness and structural integrity.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2017, Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B is classified with a high hazard potential due to its location and the potential consequences of failure. The dam has a moderate risk rating and undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its ongoing safety and functionality. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it plays a crucial role in flood risk management within the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such water resource structures for the well-being of the community and the 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 Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hocking River At Enterprise Oh | 166 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River Near Hebron Oh | 32 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Rockbridge Oh | 39 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,420 cfs | → |
| Monday Creek At Doanville Oh | 48 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Heath Oh | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B.
Boat launches
- Rush Creek Lake
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
- Malta Ramp
- Greenfield Dam Wildlife Area
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
Campgrounds
- Camp Akita
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Burr Oak State Park
- Area 31 Campsite
- Chestnut Grove Camp Site
- Lazy River At Granville
Fishing spots
Track Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B 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 Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B
Where does the data for Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B 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 Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B.