Acacia Country Club Lake Dam dam
Acacia Country Club Lake Dam
Acacia Country Club Lake Dam in Lyndhurst, Ohio, is a crucial structure designed for flood risk reduction along a tributary to Euclid Creek. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 530 feet. It has a storage capacity of 148.3 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 35.2 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4.3 acres and draining a watershed of 0.23 square miles.
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, is deemed to have a significant hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of June 2018. With a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years, the structure is monitored for any necessary maintenance or upgrades to ensure its effectiveness in flood control. While specific details about the spillway type and other associated structures are not provided, the dam plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricate details of Acacia Country Club Lake Dam provides insight into the management of water resources and the importance of infrastructure in mitigating flood risks. By recognizing the regulatory oversight, structural specifications, and maintenance protocols of such a key dam, enthusiasts can appreciate the efforts put into safeguarding communities and natural environments from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Acacia Country Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Euclid Creek At South Euclid Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Trib To Chagrin R At Mayfield Village Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Tributary To Chagrin R At Pepper Pike Oh | 3 cfs | → |
| East Branch Euclid Creek At Richmond Heights Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At Cleveland Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| Doan Brook At Mlk Jr Dr At Cleveland Oh | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Acacia Country Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Eastlake Port Authority Boat Ramp
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- Punderson State Park
- Auburn Launch Ramp
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
Campgrounds
- Camp Site A
- Camp Site B
- Punderson State Park
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Silver Springs - Stow
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Acacia Country Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Acacia Country Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Acacia Country Club 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 Acacia Country Club Lake Dam.