Glass Rock Lake Dam dam
Glass Rock Lake Dam
Glass Rock Lake Dam in Ohio is a private structure designed by TCW Company & BBC & M Consulting Engineers to serve as a critical water supply source in the region. The dam stands at a height of 54 feet and stretches 970 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 825 acre-feet. Situated in Perry County, the dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment, Glass Rock Lake Dam is closely monitored through regular inspections every five years. Despite its age and the lack of information on the year of completion, the dam continues to provide essential water resources to the surrounding area. The dam's location near the tributary to Jonathan Creek underscores its importance in managing water flow and storage for the region's needs.
As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, the upkeep and maintenance of dams like Glass Rock Lake Dam are crucial to safeguarding communities and ecosystems. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures, although not fully detailed in the data, are essential components in ensuring the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of potential emergencies. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, understanding the role and condition of dams like Glass Rock Lake Dam is vital in promoting sustainable water management practices and preparedness for future 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 Glass Rock Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Licking River Near Hebron Oh | 73 cfs | → |
| Licking River Near Newark Oh | 281 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Heath Oh | 147 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Cr. Bl. Wilson Street At Newark Oh | 194 cfs | → |
| N. Fk. Licking River At E. Main St. At Newark Oh | 216 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Kirkersville Oh | 136 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glass Rock Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Rush Creek Lake
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
- Summit Road Southeast Newark
- Greenfield Dam Wildlife Area
- East Muskingum Avenue Dresden
Campgrounds
- Lazy River At Granville
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
- Camp Akita
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Burr Oak State Park
- Area 31 Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Glass Rock Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Glass Rock Lake Dam
Where does the data for Glass Rock 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 Glass Rock Lake Dam.