University School Lake Dam dam
University School Lake Dam
University School Lake Dam, located in Gates Mills, Ohio, was completed in 1968 and serves as a crucial water resource for recreation purposes. With a height of 52.5 feet and a storage capacity of 83.6 acre-feet, this earth dam stands on a tributary to the Chagrin River. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, underscoring the need for regular inspections and maintenance.
Owned privately, University School Lake Dam falls under state regulation by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 3.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.32 square miles. However, its poor condition and significant hazard potential highlight the importance of proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and management of University School Lake Dam. By working closely with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, we can help safeguard this valuable water infrastructure and mitigate potential risks associated with its condition. Let's continue to support efforts to uphold the integrity of this dam for the well-being of all those who benefit from its recreational offerings and water storage capabilities.
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 University School Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Tributary To Chagrin R At Pepper Pike Oh | 3 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Trib To Chagrin R At Mayfield Village Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At South Euclid Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| East Branch Euclid Creek At Richmond Heights Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Tinkers Creek At Bedford Oh | 121 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At Cleveland Oh | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near University School Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- Punderson State Park
- Auburn Launch Ramp
- Eastlake Port Authority Boat Ramp
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
Campgrounds
- Camp Site A
- Camp Site B
- Punderson State Park
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Camp Asbury
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track University School 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 University School Lake Dam
Where does the data for University School 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 University School Lake Dam.