Lake Peniel Dam dam
Lake Peniel Dam
Lake Peniel Dam, located in Morrow, Ohio, is a privately-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 17.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 155.9 acre-feet. The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, serves as a reservoir for the tributary to Kokosing River and covers a surface area of 19.5 acres.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Lake Peniel Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition, as per the last assessment done in November 2019. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with an outlet gate also being uncontrolled.
The risk assessment for Lake Peniel Dam is moderate, with a rating of 3 on a scale indicating the level of risk. Although there are no specific risk management measures mentioned, the dam is subject to regular inspections with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. As a vital water resource and recreational site, Lake Peniel Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and provides opportunities for outdoor activities for enthusiasts in the area.
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 Lake Peniel Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Creek At Mt Gilead Oh | 68 cfs | → |
| Kokosing River At Mount Vernon Oh | 125 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek Near Kilbourne Oh | 45 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek At Sunbury Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River Near Delaware Oh | 626 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Peniel Dam.
Boat launches
- Kilbourne Hand Launch
- Alum Creek State Park - Howard Road
- Delaware State Park - East Ramp
- Panhandle Road Troy Township
- Delaware State Park - South Ramp
- Delaware State Park - South/South Of Ramp
Campgrounds
- Camp Marengo
- Recreation Unlimited
- Lazy River At Granville
- Camp Mohaven
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
- Camp Toodik Family Campground
Fishing spots
Track Lake Peniel 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 Lake Peniel Dam
Where does the data for Lake Peniel 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 Lake Peniel Dam.