Lords Lake Dam dam
Lords Lake Dam
Lords Lake Dam, located in Crystal Springs, Ohio, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1985 by Richard C. Friedl and Associates, the dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 2000 feet in length, creating a surface area of 14.4 acres and a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, but its condition assessment as of July 2020 was deemed satisfactory. In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for the dam owners to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, although specific details regarding the EAP's preparation and compliance with guidelines are not provided in the data. Despite its risk potential, Lords Lake Dam remains a popular recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities in the scenic surroundings of Stark County, Ohio.
As a key feature in the tributary to Mudbrook Creek, Lords Lake Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem. With a maximum discharge capacity of 522 cubic feet per second, the dam serves not only as a recreational destination but also as a crucial infrastructure for flood control and water storage. Climate and water enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring this earth dam to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the region.
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 Lords Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 300 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 36 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 94 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 186 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lords Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 6
- Portage Lakes State Park - Cg
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 1
- Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot
- Old State Park
Campgrounds
- Towpath Campsite
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Camp Christopher
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
Fishing spots
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Berlin Lake
- Aurora Pond
- Charles Mill Lake
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
- Clendening Lake
Paddle runs
Track Lords Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lords Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lords 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 Lords Lake Dam.