Carol-Jane Lake Dam dam
Carol-Jane Lake Dam
Carol-Jane Lake Dam, located in Abbeyville, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1940 with a height of 25.5 feet and a length of 300 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 44.8 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres. It is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in October 2018, determining its condition as satisfactory.
The dam poses a significant hazard potential due to its location and design, but its condition is currently deemed acceptable. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation in the event of a breach, prompting the need for emergency action plans and risk assessments to mitigate potential dangers. Despite its age, Carol-Jane Lake Dam continues to be a vital structure for water resource management and recreational activities in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safe operation for the community and environment.
With its picturesque setting and historical significance, Carol-Jane Lake Dam stands as a testament to the engineering achievements of the past. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, we appreciate the role it plays in providing recreational opportunities while recognizing the need for proactive measures to safeguard its integrity and protect the surrounding ecosystem. As we continue to study and advocate for sustainable water management practices, Carol-Jane Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and environmental preservation in our ever-changing world.
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 Carol-Jane Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Rocky River Near Strongsville Oh | 27 cfs | → |
| Baldwin Creek At Strongsville Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Tributary To W B Rocky R Near Berea Oh | 0 cfs | → |
| Baker Creek At Olmstead Falls Oh | 4 cfs | → |
| West Branch Rocky River At West View Oh | 70 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Olmsted Falls Oh | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carol-Jane Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
- Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot
- Old State Park
- Hudson Springs Park
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Aurora Pond
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Charles Mill Lake
- Berlin Lake
- Clear Fork Reservoir
Paddle runs
Track Carol-Jane Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Carol-Jane Lake Dam
Where does the data for Carol-Jane 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 Carol-Jane Lake Dam.