Essington Lake Dam dam
Essington Lake Dam
Essington Lake Dam, located in Rehobeth, Ohio, is a state-regulated structure under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1945, this earth dam stands at a height of 19.9 feet and spans a length of 625 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering visitors a serene escape amidst the picturesque surroundings of Perry County.
With a hazard potential rated as significant and a fair condition assessment as of June 2017, Essington Lake Dam is subject to regular state inspections to ensure its safety and structural integrity. The dam has a drainage area of 0.71 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 3487 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose effectively, providing a tranquil environment for outdoor enthusiasts and local residents to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking along its 16.1-acre surface area.
As a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, Essington Lake Dam remains a symbol of responsible stewardship and environmental conservation in the region. Its role in managing water flow along the tributary to Little Rush Creek highlights the importance of sustainable dam operation and maintenance practices to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of natural habitats for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Essington Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hocking River At Enterprise Oh | 166 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,420 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 20 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River Near Hebron Oh | 32 cfs | → |
| Licking River Near Newark Oh | 155 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 Essington Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Rush Creek Lake
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
- Malta Ramp
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Summit Road Southeast Newark
Campgrounds
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Camp Akita
- Burr Oak State Park
- Area 31 Campsite
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
Fishing spots
Track Essington 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 Essington Lake Dam
Where does the data for Essington 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 Significant 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 Essington Lake Dam.