Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12 dam
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12, located in Muskingum, Ohio, was completed in 1963 and stands at a height of 42.9 feet, with a storage capacity of 625 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a surface area of 28.6 acres for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Situated on Boggs Creek, this earth dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of November 2018, Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12 undergoes inspections every 5 years to monitor its structural integrity and safety. Despite lacking certain features such as a spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure, providing essential storage and flood protection for the surrounding area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of dams like Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12 play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against potential risks and hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12 represents a unique intersection of human infrastructure and natural systems, showcasing the importance of responsible dam management in the face of changing environmental conditions. As efforts to enhance dam safety and emergency preparedness evolve, this dam serves as a focal point for ongoing discussions and actions aimed at mitigating risks and ensuring sustainable water management practices. Its location on Boggs Creek, within the scenic landscape of Ohio, highlights the interconnectedness of water resources, recreation, and environmental stewardship in shaping resilient communities for the future.
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 Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 26 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Dresden Oh | 4,200 cfs | → |
| Wakatomika Creek Near Frazeysburg Oh | 101 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 28 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh | 3,800 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,220 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12.
Boat launches
- East Muskingum Avenue Dresden
- Malta Ramp
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
Campgrounds
- Area 31 Campsite
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Colonial Campground
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
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About Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12
Where does the data for Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12 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 Luburgh Lake Dam No. 12.