East Candlewood Lake Dam dam
East Candlewood Lake Dam
East Candlewood Lake Dam, located in Waterville, Ohio, stands as a private structure designed by William R. Wumer in 1962. Situated on Sugar Creek, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a tranquil reservoir with a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet and an expansive surface area of 18.5 acres. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam has undergone regular state inspections and enforcement, ensuring the safety and compliance of its operations.
With a height of 17.6 feet and a length of 325 feet, East Candlewood Lake Dam plays a vital role in managing the flow and discharge of water in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 217 cubic feet per second. The dam's state-regulated status, along with its compliance with permit requirements and inspection protocols, underscores its critical role in flood control and water resource management. Additionally, its proximity to the Detroit District of the US Army Corps of Engineers further highlights its strategic importance in the local ecosystem.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricate details of East Candlewood Lake Dam, the significance of its design, purpose, and regulatory oversight becomes increasingly apparent. Despite its age and condition challenges, the dam remains a key asset for recreational activities, water storage, and environmental management along Sugar Creek. By leveraging modern risk assessment and management measures, stakeholders can ensure the long-term integrity and functionality of this essential infrastructure in Wood County, Ohio.
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 East Candlewood Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Maumee River At Waterville Oh | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek At Holland Oh | 32 cfs | → |
| South Turkeyfoot Creek Near Shunk Oh | 462 cfs | → |
| Ottawa River At University Of Toledo Toledo Oh | 146 cfs | → |
| West Creek Near Hamler Oh | 0 cfs | → |
| Portage River At Woodville Oh | 283 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Candlewood Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mary Jane Thurston State Park
- Schroders Farm
- Orleans Park
- Hood Park
- Maple Street Boat Ramp
- Corey Street Ramp
Campgrounds
Track East Candlewood 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 East Candlewood Lake Dam
Where does the data for East Candlewood 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 East Candlewood Lake Dam.