Maple Valley Lake Dam dam
Maple Valley Lake Dam
Maple Valley Lake Dam, located in Barrs Mills, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA Soil Conservation Service. Completed in 1970, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 26.8 feet and a length of 280 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 22.9 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres, contributing to the beauty of the landscape while providing a recreational space for visitors.
Despite its scenic appeal, the Maple Valley Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition. The dam is under state regulation, with the Department of Natural Resources overseeing permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities. The last inspection in July 2020 highlighted the need for improvements to mitigate risks associated with the dam, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the area.
With a drainage area of 0.18 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 173 cubic feet per second, Maple Valley Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. As a tributary to the South Fork Sugar Creek, the dam's presence affects the local ecosystem and water flow dynamics. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the complexities involved in balancing recreational needs with safety and environmental considerations at this unique site in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
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 Maple Valley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh | 265 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At New Philadelphia Oh | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Huff Run At Mineral City Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 300 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Indian Fork Bl Atwood Dam Near New Cumberland Oh | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maple Valley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Beach City Dam Launch Ramp
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- Atwood Lake Boat Launch
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 6
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
Campgrounds
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Colonial Campground
- Towpath Campsite
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
- Petersburg Boat Landing
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Maple Valley Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Maple Valley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley Lake Dam.