Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3 dam
Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3
Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3, also known as Lake Buckeye, is a state-owned earth dam located in Perry, Ohio. This dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. Situated in the tributary to Buckeye Fork, the dam stands at a height of 47.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 249.6 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 74.8 acre-feet.
Despite its recreational appeal, Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3 poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The dam has not undergone any significant modifications since its completion and is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio regulates this dam, enforcing state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols to mitigate any risks associated with its operation.
Located in the Huntington District, Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3 is a critical water resource infrastructure in the region. With its historical significance as a recreational site and potential risks due to its condition, this dam serves as a focal point for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area. Enthusiasts can appreciate both the beauty of Lake Buckeye and the importance of maintaining safe and sustainable water systems in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hocking River At Enterprise Oh | 168 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River Near Hebron Oh | 42 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,180 cfs | → |
| Licking River Near Newark Oh | 149 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Heath Oh | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3.
Boat launches
- Rush Creek Lake
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
- Malta Ramp
- Summit Road Southeast Newark
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
Campgrounds
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Camp Akita
- Burr Oak State Park
- Area 31 Campsite
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
- Woodgrove Campground H
Track Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3
Where does the data for Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3 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 Perry Reclamation Dam No. 3.