Stevens Lake Dam dam
Stevens Lake Dam
Stevens Lake Dam, located in Blairmont, Ohio, is a privately-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 1963, the earthen dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans 420 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a hazard potential classified as high, the condition of Stevens Lake Dam was assessed as fair during the last inspection in October 2017. The dam has a drainage area of 0.52 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 27.9 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities for the community while also being a crucial component in managing water resources in the region.
As a tributary to the North Fork river, Stevens Lake Dam plays a vital role in regulating water flow and mitigating the risk of flooding in the area. With a maximum discharge capacity of 4983 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle significant water levels during peak flow events. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Stevens Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study in the management of water infrastructure for both recreational and safety purposes in Ohio.
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 Stevens Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 82 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 60 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 63 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 66 cfs | → |
| Kings Creek At Weirton | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stevens 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
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
Track Stevens Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stevens Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stevens 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 Stevens Lake Dam.