Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2 dam
Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2
Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2, located in East Cleveland, Ohio, is a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the East Branch of Dugway Brook. Built in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 36.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Despite its importance in mitigating flood hazards, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition with a high hazard potential.
Managed by the City Engineer of East Cleveland, Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2 is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam, with a length of 318 feet, serves as a vital line of defense against potential flooding in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 901 cubic feet per second. However, the dam's poor condition and high hazard potential highlight the need for continued maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, understanding the significance of Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2 in flood risk reduction efforts can provide valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities associated with managing critical infrastructure. With its historical significance and current condition, this dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for proactive measures to protect communities from the potential impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.
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 Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Doan Brook At Mlk Jr Dr At Cleveland Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At South Euclid Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At Cleveland Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| East Branch Euclid Creek At Richmond Heights Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Garfield Pkwy At Garfield Heights Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Ltv Steel Cleveland Oh | 1,150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2.
Boat launches
- Eastlake Port Authority Boat Ramp
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- Punderson State Park
- Auburn Launch Ramp
- Hudson Springs Park
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
Campgrounds
- Camp Site A
- Camp Site B
- Punderson State Park
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Camp Christopher
- Silver Springs - Stow
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2 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 Forest Hill Park Dam No. 2.