Mogadore Reservoir Dam dam
Mogadore Reservoir Dam
Mogadore Reservoir Dam, located in Springfield, Ohio, is a vital water resource structure designed by F.A. Barbour Consulting Engineers and completed in 1938. This earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 640 feet, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam holds a storage capacity of 21,000 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 7,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 1,401 acres, making it a significant feature in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in June 2018. With a drainage area of 13.2 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 3,679 cubic feet per second, the dam serves a critical role in flood control and water storage for the Little Cuyahoga River. Despite its condition assessment, Mogadore Reservoir Dam remains a key structure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate sustainability can appreciate the historical significance and engineering feat of Mogadore Reservoir Dam. With its contribution to recreation, flood control, and water storage, the dam plays a crucial role in the ecosystem and community of Portage County, Ohio. As efforts continue to assess and manage the dam's condition and potential risks, its importance as a water resource structure underscores the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term functionality and resilience 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 Mogadore Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 24 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 399 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| West Branch Mahoning River At Wayland Oh | 127 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 Mogadore Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Palm Road Brimfield Township
- Canfield Road 2300, Sawyerwood
- Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park
- Lake Hodgson
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
Campgrounds
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Portage Lakes State Park
- West Branch State Park
- Towpath Campsite
- Camp Christopher
- Camp Asbury
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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About Mogadore Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Mogadore Reservoir 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 Mogadore Reservoir Dam.