Csonka Brothers Pond Dam dam
Csonka Brothers Pond Dam
Csonka Brothers Pond Dam, located in Columbiana, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1975 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 750 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to Middle Fork Little Beaver Creek, the dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and is categorized as having a significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment.
Despite its poor condition, Csonka Brothers Pond Dam continues to serve as a recreational resource for the local community in Logtown, offering a surface area of 5.7 acres and a normal storage capacity of 20.7 acre-feet. However, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there are concerns regarding the dam's structural integrity and the potential for downstream flooding in the event of a failure. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates further highlight the need for ongoing inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
In light of its risk profile, stakeholders are urged to prioritize the maintenance and monitoring of Csonka Brothers Pond Dam to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding area. With the dam being privately owned and regulated by state agencies, collaboration between the owner, regulatory authorities, and community members is essential to implement necessary risk management measures and ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of this vital water resource in 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 Csonka Brothers Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh | 411 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 77 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 560 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Lowellville Oh | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River Below West Ave At Youngstown Oh | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Wampum | 2,760 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Csonka Brothers Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Jim Kenney Park
- Ohioville Borough
- Bessemer Lake
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
Campgrounds
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Beaver Creek State Park
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Tomlinson Run State Park
- Harrison Hills Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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About Csonka Brothers Pond Dam
Where does the data for Csonka Brothers 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 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 Csonka Brothers Pond Dam.