Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 dam
Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1
Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1, located in Geauga, Ohio, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. With a height of 21.7 feet and a storage capacity of 687 acre-feet, this dam creates a picturesque 27.5-acre lake that serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure compliance with state guidelines.
Despite its scenic beauty, Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 has been rated as having a significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment. The last inspection in May 2016 highlighted the need for improvements to enhance safety and stability. Emergency action plans are not yet in place, and risk management measures have not been clearly defined, raising concerns about the dam's ability to withstand potential emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of recreation, safety, and environmental management. As discussions about dam safety and resilience continue to evolve, the future of this dam will likely involve closer scrutiny and potential upgrades to ensure its long-term viability and minimize risks to the surrounding community and environment.
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 Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Near Painesville Oh | 327 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Chagrin River At Willoughby Oh | 220 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 185 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Trib To Chagrin R At Mayfield Village Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Tributary To Chagrin R At Pepper Pike Oh | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1.
Boat launches
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- Madison Twp. Park
- North St. Clair Street Fairport Harbor
- Punderson State Park
- Eldon Russell Park
Campgrounds
- Heritage Hills Campgrounds
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Chestnut
- Ermer
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Perry Township Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1 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 Bella Luna Lake Dam No. 1.