Burton Lake Dam dam
Burton Lake Dam
Burton Lake Dam, located in Morrow, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1958, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 300 feet, offering a surface area of 4.3 acres and a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. While the dam's primary purpose is for recreational activities, it also serves to regulate the flow of a tributary to First Creek, with a drainage area of 0.23 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential repairs to ensure its long-term stability. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio regulates and inspects the dam, emphasizing the importance of proper oversight and compliance with state regulations. The last inspection in April 2019 revealed the dam's poor condition, prompting the need for action to address any structural issues and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
As a critical infrastructure asset in the area, Burton Lake Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Its upkeep and maintenance are essential to safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring the continued enjoyment of recreational activities at Burton Lake. The collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies is crucial in overseeing the dam's operations, inspections, and enforcement to mitigate any potential hazards and maintain its structural integrity for years to come.
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 Burton Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| O'Bannon Creek Near Loveland Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Miami River At Milford Oh | 630 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Miami River At Perintown Oh | 60 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Evendale Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At East Sharon Rd At Sharonville Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Miami River At Williamsburg Oh | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burton Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Caesar Creek Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp
- Longworth Street 110, Milford
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Burton Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Burton Lake Dam
Where does the data for Burton 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 Low 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 Burton Lake Dam.