Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam dam
Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam
Snow Hill INC. Lake Dam, located in Lynchburg, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1969 by the USDA Soil Conservation Service. The dam stands at a height of 23.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, primarily serving as a water supply source. Situated on a tributary to the East Fork Little Miami River, the dam has a significant hazard potential and is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
With a fair condition assessment as of May 2019, Snow Hill INC. Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's spillway type and outlet gates information are not specified, but it boasts a surface area of 4.4 acres and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles. Despite its age, the dam's normal storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and maximum discharge rate of 239 cubic feet per second make it a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will be intrigued by Snow Hill INC. Lake Dam's role in supplying water to the surrounding area and its potential impact on the East Fork Little Miami River watershed. As a privately owned structure with state regulation and inspection protocols in place, the dam represents a blend of historical significance and modern water management practices, making it a noteworthy feature in Ohio's water resource landscape.
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 Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Creek Near Greenfield Oh | 79 cfs | → |
| Rocky Fork Near Barretts Mills Oh | 10 cfs | → |
| Massies Creek At Wilberforce Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| East Fork Little Miami River At Williamsburg Oh | 27 cfs | → |
| O'Bannon Creek Near Loveland Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Paint Creek Near Bourneville Oh | 221 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Rocky Fork State Park - South Beach
- Rocky Fork State Park - East Shore Marina
- Rocky Fork State Park - East Shore Drive
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam
Where does the data for Snow Hill Inc. 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 Snow Hill Inc. Lake Dam.