Boy Scout Dam dam
Boy Scout Dam
Boy Scout Dam, located in Carroll, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1984 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 53 feet and stretching 1000 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 740 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 32.1 acres. Despite being primarily used for recreation, it also serves as an essential structure for water resource management in the area, with a drainage area of 0.52 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 3232 cubic feet per second.
Maintained and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Boy Scout Dam has been inspected regularly, with its last assessment in December 2020 rating its condition as satisfactory. The dam has a significant hazard potential, prompting a thorough risk assessment and management measures. With its location near the tributary to Still Fork River, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply for the surrounding area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find Boy Scout Dam to be a fascinating infrastructure that combines recreational use with essential water management functions.
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 Boy Scout Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 82 cfs | → |
| Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh | 242 cfs | → |
| Mcguire Creek Near Leesville Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 58 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 186 cfs | → |
| Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh | 452 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boy Scout Dam.
Boat launches
- Jim Kenney Park
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Ohioville Borough
- Newburg Landing
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
Campgrounds
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Jefferson Lake State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Boy Scout Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Boy Scout Dam
Where does the data for Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout Dam.