Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League Dam dam
Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League Dam
The Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League Dam, located in North Lawrence, Ohio, is a private recreational dam that serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam, with a height of 16.4 feet and a length of 246 feet, sits on a tributary to Fox Run and offers a surface area of 5.7 acres for outdoor activities. While the dam's primary purpose is recreation, it also plays a role in regulating water flow and storage, with a normal storage capacity of 21.7 acre-feet.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League Dam has a low hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in poor condition. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in July 2020, to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure. Despite its condition assessment, the dam continues to be a valuable asset for the community, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts engage with the Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League Dam, they can appreciate its contribution to the local ecosystem and its importance in water management. With its serene surroundings and recreational offerings, the dam serves as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts looking to connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of sustainable water resource utilization.
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 Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 357 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 55 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 67 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League Dam.
Boat launches
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 6
- Portage Lakes State Park - Cg
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 1
- Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot
- Old State Park
Campgrounds
- Towpath Campsite
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Camp Christopher
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
Fishing spots
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Berlin Lake
- Aurora Pond
- Charles Mill Lake
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
- Apple Valley Lake
Paddle runs
Track Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League Dam
Where does the data for Orrville Farmer's & Sportsmen's League 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.
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