Rushcreek Structure No. V-C dam
Rushcreek Structure No. V-C
Rushcreek Structure No. V-C, located in Fairfield County, Ohio, is a vital earth dam constructed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Standing at a height of 36 feet and spanning 841 feet in length, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the tributary to Rush Creek. With a storage capacity of 780 acre-feet, it serves as a key component in the flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, Rushcreek Structure No. V-C is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition, indicating a moderate risk level. With an emergency action plan in place and a designated inspection frequency, the stakeholders involved are committed to maintaining the dam's safety and functionality for the community's protection.
As a critical infrastructure for water resource management, Rushcreek Structure No. V-C exemplifies the collaborative efforts between government agencies and local authorities in safeguarding against potential flooding events. Its design by the USDA NRCS and ongoing regulatory oversight demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the dam's effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With a focus on risk assessment and management, this structure plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding area in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Rushcreek Structure No. V-C -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hocking River At Enterprise Oh | 166 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Rockbridge Oh | 39 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River Near Hebron Oh | 32 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Kirkersville Oh | 9 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Heath Oh | 46 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Cr. Bl. Wilson Street At Newark Oh | 65 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rushcreek Structure No. V-C.
Boat launches
- Rush Creek Lake
- Greenfield Dam Wildlife Area
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
- Summit Road Southeast Newark
- A.W. Marion State Park - Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Camp Akita
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Burr Oak State Park
- Lazy River At Granville
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
Fishing spots
Track Rushcreek Structure No. V-C 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 Rushcreek Structure No. V-C
Where does the data for Rushcreek Structure No. V-C 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 Rushcreek Structure No. V-C.