Rohr Dam dam
Rohr Dam
Rohr Dam, located in Salineville, Ohio, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1973 for the primary purpose of water supply. With a height of 21.5 feet and a length of 240 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.84 square miles. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as fair during the last inspection in 2019.
Situated on a tributary to Riley Run, Rohr Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing a significant amount of water storage for the local community. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam is categorized with a significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness. With a spillway width of 0 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 134 cubic feet per second, the dam is designed to manage potential flood events and protect downstream areas.
Overall, Rohr Dam stands as a vital infrastructure asset in the water supply system of Carroll County, Ohio, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in the area. As a key element in the local water supply network, the dam underscores the importance of effective dam safety practices and continuous evaluation to mitigate risks and ensure the long-term resilience of the region's water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Rohr Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 82 cfs | → |
| Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh | 452 cfs | → |
| Kings Creek At Weirton | 22 cfs | → |
| Mcguire Creek Near Leesville Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh | 242 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rohr Dam.
Boat launches
- Jim Kenney Park
- Newburg Landing
- Ohioville Borough
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- Raccoon State Park
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Beaver Creek State Park
- Tomlinson Run State Park
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
Fishing spots
Track Rohr 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 Rohr Dam
Where does the data for Rohr 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 Rohr Dam.