Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam dam
Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam
Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam, located in Summit County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1920 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 25.1 feet and has a length of 140 feet, providing a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to East Branch Rocky River, the dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in March 2019.
Despite being privately owned, Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam falls under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio. With the dam being in a poor condition, there is a pressing need for inspection and maintenance to ensure public safety and prevent any potential risks associated with its structural integrity. The dam's location in Echo Lake Glen makes it a crucial asset for recreation but also highlights the importance of proper management and oversight.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the condition of Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam and advocate for necessary improvements to mitigate any potential risks and safeguard the surrounding environment. With its historical significance and recreational value, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices to ensure the safety and well-being of communities that rely on such infrastructure.
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 Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Creek In Chippewa Met Pk Near Brecksville | 7 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Jaite Oh | 675 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 417 cfs | → |
| East Branch Rocky River Near Strongsville Oh | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hudson Springs Park
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
- Canfield Road 2300, Sawyerwood
- Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam
Where does the data for Camp Julia Crowell 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 Camp Julia Crowell Lake Dam.