Holiday Camplands Lake Dam dam
Holiday Camplands Lake Dam
Holiday Camplands Lake Dam in Ashtabula, Ohio, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1975 for recreational purposes. Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, this dam on Gravel Run boasts a height of 10 feet and a length of 1350 feet, providing a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. With a surface area of 27 acres and a drainage area of 3.76 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region while also offering recreational opportunities for visitors.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of May 2016, Holiday Camplands Lake Dam has a high hazard potential, prompting a 5-year inspection frequency to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in June 2020, indicating a commitment to maintaining safety protocols and preparedness for any potential risks. Located in a picturesque setting near Pymatuning, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for both water resource management and outdoor recreation, attracting visitors and water resource enthusiasts alike.
As a key feature in the Buffalo District, Holiday Camplands Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in Ohio. With its primary purpose being recreation, this dam not only provides a serene environment for visitors but also contributes to the overall water storage and management efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Holiday Camplands Lake Dam are essential to ensure a sustainable and resilient water infrastructure for future generations.
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 Holiday Camplands Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shenango River At Pymatuning Dam | 201 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh | 19 cfs | → |
| Little Shenango River At Greenville | 116 cfs | → |
| Conneaut Creek At Conneaut Oh | 250 cfs | → |
| French Creek At Meadville | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Shenango River Near Transfer | 438 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holiday Camplands Lake Dam.
Track Holiday Camplands Lake 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 Holiday Camplands Lake Dam
Where does the data for Holiday Camplands 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 Holiday Camplands Lake Dam.