Brightwood Lake Dam dam
Brightwood Lake Dam
Brightwood Lake Dam, located in Painesville, Ohio, is a recreational earth dam completed in 1967 with a height of 16 feet and a length of 340 feet. It serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities with a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.4 acres. Despite its scenic location along Kellogg Creek, the dam has been rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition based on a 2016 inspection.
The dam is state-regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The primary purpose of Brightwood Lake Dam is for recreation, attracting visitors for fishing, boating, and other leisure activities. However, with its current hazard potential and condition assessment, there may be concerns about the safety and maintenance of the dam in the future.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore Brightwood Lake Dam, they may be intrigued by its history, design, and the efforts needed to ensure its long-term functionality. The dam's association with Kellogg Creek and its environmental impact on the surrounding area could also spark discussions about water management and conservation practices in the region. With ongoing inspections and potential risk assessments, stakeholders will likely monitor the dam's condition and consider measures to mitigate any safety concerns for both recreational users and the local ecosystem.
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 Brightwood Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Near Painesville Oh | 327 cfs | → |
| Chagrin River At Willoughby Oh | 220 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Trib To Chagrin R At Mayfield Village Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| East Branch Euclid Creek At Richmond Heights Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At Cleveland Oh | 9 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At South Euclid Oh | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brightwood Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North St. Clair Street Fairport Harbor
- Eastlake Port Authority Boat Ramp
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- Punderson State Park
- Madison Twp. Park
Campgrounds
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Perry Township Park
- Heritage Hills Campgrounds
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Camp Site B
- Punderson State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Brightwood Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brightwood Lake Dam
Where does the data for Brightwood 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 High 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 Brightwood Lake Dam.