Somerset Reservoir Dam dam
Somerset Reservoir Dam
Somerset Reservoir Dam, located in Perry, Ohio, is a vital structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources. Built in 1941 by Burgess and Niple, Ltd., this earth-type dam stands at a height of 35.1 feet and serves primarily as a water supply source for the region. With a storage capacity of 130.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.5 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the area, especially during times of drought or increased demand.
Despite its importance, Somerset Reservoir Dam is rated as having a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of 2017. The dam has undergone inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in April 2017. While the dam height is reported as 35 feet, the actual NID height is 35 feet, with a length of 375 feet. It is essential for the dam's safety and maintenance to be prioritized to ensure its continued functionality and prevent any potential risks to the surrounding community and environment.
As a key component in the local water supply infrastructure, Somerset Reservoir Dam requires ongoing monitoring and management to address its poor condition assessment and significant hazard potential. With its historical significance dating back to its completion in 1941, this earth-type dam remains a critical structure in providing water supply for the region. It is imperative for relevant agencies and stakeholders to collaborate in implementing necessary risk management measures and maintenance strategies to safeguard the dam's integrity and ensure the sustainable management of water resources in the area.
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 Somerset Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Licking River Near Hebron Oh | 32 cfs | → |
| Hocking River At Enterprise Oh | 153 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Heath Oh | 49 cfs | → |
| Licking River Near Newark Oh | 131 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Cr. Bl. Wilson Street At Newark Oh | 60 cfs | → |
| N. Fk. Licking River At E. Main St. At Newark Oh | 66 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Somerset Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Rush Creek Lake
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
- Greenfield Dam Wildlife Area
- Summit Road Southeast Newark
- Malta Ramp
Campgrounds
- Camp Akita
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Burr Oak State Park
- Lazy River At Granville
- Area 31 Campsite
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
Fishing spots
Track Somerset Reservoir Dam 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 Somerset Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Somerset 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 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 Somerset Reservoir Dam.