Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam dam
Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam
Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam, located in Morrow, Ohio, is a private earth dam completed in 1956 with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 26.1 feet and a length of 385 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 27.8 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.8 acres. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam, situated in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, serves as a key feature in the tributary to Whetstone Creek, contributing to the overall water resource management in the area. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam provides a safe recreational environment for visitors while also helping to maintain the water quality and flow in the region. The last inspection in October 2016 indicated that the dam is in satisfactory condition, further emphasizing its importance in both water resource and recreational contexts.
With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam continues to play a vital role in water management and recreational activities in the region. As a privately owned structure designed by IBERIA EARTH MOVERS, the dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Its presence not only enhances the local landscape but also contributes to the overall sustainability and enjoyment of the surrounding community, making it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Creek At Mt Gilead Oh | 50 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Alum Creek Near Kilbourne Oh | 537 cfs | → |
| Sandusky River Near Bucyrus Oh | 262 cfs | → |
| Kokosing River At Mount Vernon Oh | 335 cfs | → |
| Olentangy River Near Delaware Oh | 2,540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Bucyrus Reservoir No. 2
- Gay Street Bucyrus
- Delaware State Park - East Ramp
- Kilbourne Hand Launch
- Panhandle Road Troy Township
- Delaware State Park - South Ramp
Track Dogwood Valley Camp 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 Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dogwood Valley Camp 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 Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam.