Schultz Lake Dam dam
Schultz Lake Dam
Schultz Lake Dam, located in Portage County, Ohio, was completed in 1932 by designer Paul E. Schultz and serves as a recreational resource for the community. The earth dam stands at a height of 15.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 33 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Deer Creek and has a low hazard potential, but its condition assessment was rated as poor during the last inspection in June 2016.
Despite its poor condition assessment, Schultz Lake Dam remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The dam's surface area covers 11 acres and it has a drainage area of 2.52 square miles. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1250 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the area. Although the dam is privately owned, it is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, ensuring that safety measures are in place for its continued operation.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of maintaining dams like Schultz Lake Dam becomes increasingly apparent. With its historical significance and recreational value, efforts to improve the dam's condition and ensure its long-term viability are essential for preserving this valuable water resource for future generations of water 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 Schultz Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 1,150 cfs | → |
| West Branch Mahoning River At Wayland Oh | 311 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 39 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schultz Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Palm Road Brimfield Township
- West Branch State Park - Fishermans Lot
- West Ramp
- Lake Hodgson
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
Campgrounds
- West Branch State Park
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Camp Asbury
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Schultz Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Schultz Lake Dam
Where does the data for Schultz 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 Low 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 Schultz Lake Dam.