Gallery Lake Dam dam
Gallery Lake Dam
Gallery Lake Dam, located in Columbia Station, Ohio, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam stands at a height of 12.4 feet and spans a length of 450 feet, creating a surface area of 10 acres. With a normal storage capacity of 35.8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 82.6 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water levels in the area and providing opportunities for water-based activities.
The dam is under state regulation by the Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that it is regularly inspected and maintained to meet safety standards. However, recent assessments have classified the dam's condition as poor, indicating a need for potential improvements to mitigate its significant hazard potential. The last inspection took place in October 2018, with a scheduled frequency of every 5 years.
Located in the Medina County of Ohio and serving as a tributary to Plum Creek, Gallery Lake Dam is not only a recreational hotspot but also a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the proper management and maintenance of dams like Gallery Lake Dam are essential to ensure the resilience and sustainability of 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 Gallery Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Rocky River At West View Oh | 68 cfs | → |
| Baker Creek At Olmstead Falls Oh | 4 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Olmsted Falls Oh | 2 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Tributary To W B Rocky R Near Berea Oh | 0 cfs | → |
| East Branch Rocky River Near Strongsville Oh | 25 cfs | → |
| Baldwin Creek At Strongsville Oh | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gallery Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Hot Waters Boat Ramp
- Vermilion Boat Launch
- New London Reservoir Park/Campground
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
- Aurora Pond
- Charles Mill Lake
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Clear Fork Reservoir
- Berlin Lake
Paddle runs
Track Gallery Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gallery Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gallery 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 Gallery Lake Dam.