Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground dam
Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground
Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground is a private dam located in Geauga, Ohio, that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 11.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 293 acre-feet. The dam's reservoir covers a surface area of 52.7 acres, with a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, and is a tributary to the Chagrin River, located offstream.
Despite its recreational function, Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground poses a significant hazard due to its poor condition, as assessed in May 2018. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, and receives regular inspections every five years. In case of emergencies, however, there is no information available regarding the preparedness and guidelines for an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or risk management measures.
Located in the picturesque city of Fullertown, this dam presents a unique intersection of water resource management and recreational activities. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground serves as a compelling case study on the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for both safety and environmental sustainability.
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 Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground -- 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 | → |
| Chagrin River At Willoughby Oh | 220 cfs | → |
| East Branch Euclid Creek At Richmond Heights Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At South Euclid Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 185 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground.
Boat launches
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- Punderson State Park
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- Eldon Russell Park
- La Due Reservoir - Boat House
- Auburn Launch Ramp
Campgrounds
- Camp Site B
- Camp Site A
- Punderson State Park
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Camp Asbury
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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About Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground
Where does the data for Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground 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 Fowler's Mill Golf Course Upground.