Rushcreek Structure No. Vii-D dam
Rushcreek Structure No. Vii-D
Rushcreek Structure No. VII-D is a critical piece of infrastructure located in North Berne, Ohio, designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area. This earth dam, completed in 1972, stands at a height of 31.7 feet and spans 300 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 991 acre-feet and a surface area of 23 acres, it plays a vital role in managing water flow in the tributary to Raccoon Creek.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Rushcreek Structure No. VII-D is classified as having a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in April 2017. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it operates with uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the structure's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols are not clearly outlined in the available data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rushcreek Structure No. VII-D serves as a key example of the intricate network of infrastructure that plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and managing water resources in Ohio. With its historical significance dating back to the early 1970s, this earth dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance water management needs with environmental conservation and public safety in the region. Further scrutiny and monitoring of its condition and risk management strategies will be essential to ensure its continued effectiveness in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water-related 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 Rushcreek Structure No. Vii-D -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Near Rockbridge Oh | 36 cfs | → |
| Hocking River At Enterprise Oh | 168 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Kirkersville Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River Near Hebron Oh | 42 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Heath Oh | 60 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Ashville Oh | 104 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rushcreek Structure No. Vii-D.
Track Rushcreek Structure No. Vii-D in the Snoflo app
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About Rushcreek Structure No. Vii-D
Where does the data for Rushcreek Structure No. Vii-D 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 Significant 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. Vii-D.