Schloss Pond Dam dam
Schloss Pond Dam
Schloss Pond Dam, located in W. Farmington, Ohio, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 35.9 feet and has a length of 455 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 103.4 acre-feet. However, despite its recreational purpose, the dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently rated as being in poor condition.
With a drainage area of 0.48 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 68.9 acre-feet, Schloss Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Tributary to the Grand River, this dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's last inspection in May 2016 revealed its poor condition, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to stay informed about dams like Schloss Pond Dam and their impact on the surrounding environment. Understanding the structural characteristics, maintenance needs, and regulatory oversight of such structures is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources. By being aware of the challenges faced by dams like Schloss Pond, we can work towards implementing effective risk management strategies and preserving these vital components of our water infrastructure for future generations.
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 Schloss Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 185 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek At Phalanx Station Oh | 50 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Leavittsburg Oh | 431 cfs | → |
| West Branch Mahoning River At Wayland Oh | 127 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Bl Mosquito Ck Dam Nr Cortland Oh | 46 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 171 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schloss Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Eldon Russell Park
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
- Auburn Launch Ramp
- Punderson State Park
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
Campgrounds
- Kool Lakes Family Campground
- Camp Asbury
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Punderson State Park
- Mosquito Lake State Park
- Camp Site B
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Schloss Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Schloss Pond Dam
Where does the data for Schloss Pond 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 High 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 Schloss Pond Dam.