Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 Dam dam
Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 Dam
Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 Dam, located in Oak Park, Ohio, is a local government-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 13.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 31.9 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 7.5 acres for recreational activities. The dam is situated on a tributary to Sally Buffalo Creek and is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its recreational value, the dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in October 2017. With an inspection frequency of every 5 years, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in November 2021. While there are no associated spillways or outlet gates, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is 9 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment and management measures for this dam are currently unspecified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate science can appreciate the significance of Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 Dam as a recreational asset in Harrison County, Ohio. With its historical construction, limited storage capacity, and potential risks, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper inspection, maintenance, and emergency preparedness for water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. As stakeholders continue to monitor and manage this dam, there is a need for collaboration between local government agencies and the community to safeguard the dam's integrity and ensure sustainable water resource management 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 Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 65 cfs | → |
| Brushy Fork Near Tippecanoe Oh | 31 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Tippecanoe Oh | 109 cfs | → |
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 80 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Kirkwood Ramp
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Barkcamp State Park
- Barnesville Memorial Park
Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Tomlinson Run State Park
Track Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 Dam
Where does the data for Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 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 Sally Buffalo Park Lake No. 2 Dam.