Gross Lake Dam dam
Gross Lake Dam
Gross Lake Dam, located in Wayne County, Ohio, is a private Earth-type dam completed in 1977 primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 49.5 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 581 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 22.8 acres. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's location near the tributary to Killbuck Creek offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2019, Gross Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational spot while also highlighting the importance of proper dam maintenance and safety measures. The dam's strategic design by SHAFFER, JOHNSTON, LICHTENWALTER & ASSOC., WOOSTER, further enhances its appeal to visitors and researchers alike.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate studies will find Gross Lake Dam an intriguing subject for exploration. This private dam in Ohio not only provides recreational opportunities but also serves as a valuable case study in dam safety and regulatory compliance. With its impressive storage capacity and picturesque location, Gross Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of 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 Gross Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 43 cfs | → |
| Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh | 544 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 300 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 94 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 265 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gross Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Mohican State Park
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Charles Mill Lake
- Apple Valley Lake
- Clear Fork Reservoir
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Aurora Pond
- Bucyrus Reservoirs
Paddle runs
Track Gross Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gross Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gross 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 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 Gross Lake Dam.