Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam dam
Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam
Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam, located in Franklin Square, Ohio, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1977 by HANAHAN-STROLLO & ASSOCIATES, the dam stands at 26 feet high and spans a length of 600 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 49.7 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Mill Run and is inspected regularly by the Department of Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity.
With a hazard potential classified as 'Significant' and a condition assessment of 'Fair', Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Columbiana County. The dam's normal storage capacity of 22.5 acre-feet provides recreational opportunities for visitors while also serving as a vital component in flood control and water supply management. Recent inspections in April 2019 revealed that the dam is in fair condition, ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in the event of a significant discharge.
Managed by the state of Ohio, Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam is an essential infrastructure that not only supports recreational activities but also contributes to the overall water resource management in the region. With regular inspections and a focus on safety and efficiency, the dam continues to play a significant role in protecting the environment and ensuring the well-being of the local community in Franklin Square and beyond.
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 Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River Bl Berlin Dam Nr Berlin Center Oh | 81 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River Below West Ave At Youngstown Oh | 875 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Lowellville Oh | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh | 171 cfs | → |
| Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh | 349 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Berlin Lake Boat Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park - Robinson Point Ramp
- Lake Milton State Park Ramp
- Bessemer Lake
- Jim Kenney Park
- Ohioville Borough
Campgrounds
- Guilford Lake State Park
- Mill Creek - Berlin Reservoir
- Beaver Creek State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Harrison Hills Campground
- West Branch State Park
Paddle runs
Track Salem Regional Campus 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 Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam
Where does the data for Salem Regional Campus 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 Salem Regional Campus Lake Dam.