Mowrer Lake Dam dam
Mowrer Lake Dam
Mowrer Lake Dam, located in Wayne County, Ohio, serves as a vital recreational resource for the community. Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 8.8 feet, with a length of 2340 feet, and a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet. The dam provides a surface area of 25 acres for various recreational activities, offering a peaceful oasis for visitors to enjoy.
Despite its recreational benefits, Mowrer Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in December 2010. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which oversees permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With a drainage area of 0.23 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region as a tributary to Killbuck Creek.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the fascinating intersection of infrastructure and ecology, Mowrer Lake Dam stands as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and oversight for safeguarding both recreational opportunities and environmental integrity. With its rich history and significant hazard potential, this dam serves as a focal point for ongoing discussions and actions to balance human needs with the preservation of natural resources in the face of changing climates and increasing demands on water systems.
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 Mowrer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 29 cfs | → |
| Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh | 455 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 310 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 27 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 442 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mowrer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Mohican State Park
- Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Old State Park
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
Campgrounds
- Camp Toodik Family Campground
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Towpath Campsite
- Camp Mohaven
- Camp Christopher
- Freedom Valley Campground
Fishing spots
- Charles Mill Lake
- Clear Fork Reservoir
- Apple Valley Lake
- Aurora Pond
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Bucyrus Reservoirs
Paddle runs
Track Mowrer 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 Mowrer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mowrer 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 Mowrer Lake Dam.