Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam dam
Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam
Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam is a private dam located in Whipple, Ohio, and serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 1959, this earthen dam stands at a height of 17.8 feet and has a length of 440 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Duck Creek and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades. The last inspection in December 2020 revealed this assessment, and the dam is scheduled for inspections every five years. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam is currently not prepared, and there is no indication of it meeting guidelines or having inundation maps prepared.
With its location offering recreational opportunities and its vital role in water resource management, the Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam is a significant structure in Washington County, Ohio. Its condition assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential infrastructure for the community and surrounding area.
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 Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh | 54 cfs | → |
| East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh | 37 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Beverly Oh | 5,490 cfs | → |
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 37 cfs | → |
| Middle Island Creek At Little | 103 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Beverly Ramp
- Frontier Boat Launch
- New Matamoras Village Ramp
- Belpre Public Ramp
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Cherry Blossom Lane Washington County
Campgrounds
- Lane Farm Campground
- Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
- Leith Run Recreation Area
- Ring Mill Campground
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Area 31 Campsite
Track Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Washington Co. Fish & Game Club 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 Low 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 Washington Co. Fish & Game Club Lake Dam.