Woodmoor Dam #2 dam
Woodmoor Dam #2
Woodmoor Dam #2, located in Stark County, Ohio, was completed in 1978 and primarily serves as a recreational area. The dam, designed by Fredal and Poggmeyer Design, is an earth dam standing at a height of 16 feet and stretching 275 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.5 acres, with a drainage area of 1.28 square miles.
Despite its recreational purpose, Woodmoor Dam #2 is classified as having a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of July 2020. The dam is under state regulation by the Department of Natural Resources, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The last inspection in July 2020 deemed the dam in poor condition, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the dam structure itself.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Woodmoor Dam #2 can appreciate its role in providing recreational opportunities while also recognizing the importance of regular maintenance and risk assessment to mitigate potential hazards. The dam's location near Nimisila Creek tributary adds to its significance in the local ecosystem, calling for continued monitoring and management to balance its recreational benefits with safety considerations.
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 Woodmoor Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 94 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 300 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 36 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 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 Woodmoor Dam #2.
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
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Camp Christopher
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- West Branch State Park
Fishing spots
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Berlin Lake
- Aurora Pond
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
- Charles Mill Lake
- Clendening Lake
Paddle runs
Track Woodmoor Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Woodmoor Dam #2
Where does the data for Woodmoor Dam #2 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 Woodmoor Dam #2.