Basich Lake Dam dam
Basich Lake Dam
Basich Lake Dam, located in Jefferson County, Ohio, stands as a vital structure for recreation and water resource management in the region. Completed in 1963, this earth dam reaches a height of 38.2 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 4.7 acres for recreational activities. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits.
Managed by a private owner, Basich Lake Dam is subject to state regulation and inspection, ensuring its safety and adherence to environmental standards. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in October 2017. With a drainage area of 0.64 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 6323 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the area.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of structures like Basich Lake Dam in sustainable water management cannot be overstated. With its strategic location on the Tributary of the North Fork Short Creek, this dam serves as a key asset for both recreational enjoyment and water conservation efforts in the region.
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 Basich Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 88 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 58 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 19 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 74 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 67 cfs | → |
| Kings Creek At Weirton | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Basich Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Barkcamp State Park
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Kirkwood Ramp
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Newburg Landing
Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Tomlinson Run State Park
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
Track Basich Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Basich Lake Dam
Where does the data for Basich 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 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 Basich Lake Dam.