Baker Pond Dam dam
Baker Pond Dam
Baker Pond Dam, located in Sycamore Valley, Ohio, is a private recreational dam that serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, this earth dam stands at a height of 24.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 22.1 acre-feet. With a surface area of 1.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.08 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the tributary to Clear Fork.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, Baker Pond Dam continues to be a key feature in the area's landscape. The dam has a history of inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2020, and a regular inspection frequency of 5 years. While there are no emergency action plans prepared or inundation maps available, efforts are being made to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. The dam's role in recreation and water management highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential risks or failures that could impact the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty and function of Baker Pond Dam, it serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and environmental stewardship. With its location in Monroe County, Ohio, and its connection to the Pittsburgh District, this dam represents a harmonious blend of recreational enjoyment and responsible resource management. By staying informed and engaged with the regulatory agencies overseeing Baker Pond Dam, enthusiasts can appreciate its significance while also advocating for its continued safety and sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Baker Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh | 21 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 50 cfs | → |
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh | 58 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baker Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Noble County Fish And Game
- Slope Creek Reservoir Ramp
- Barnesville Memorial Park
- New Matamoras Village Ramp
- West Adams Street Paden City
- Frontier Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
- Ring Mill Campground
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Lane Farm Campground
- Leith Run Recreation Area
- Area 31 Campsite
Track Baker Pond 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 Baker Pond Dam
Where does the data for Baker Pond 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 Baker Pond Dam.