South Sedimentation Basin Dam dam
South Sedimentation Basin Dam
South Sedimentation Basin Dam, located in Perry, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by Dodson-Lindblown Inc. Built in 1991 for grade stabilization purposes, this earth dam stands at 21.5 feet high and stretches 450 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 63.8 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.39 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the South Sedimentation Basin Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in October 2018. With a normal storage capacity of 35.6 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2887 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in flood control and water management for the tributary to Jonathan Creek.
Maintaining a surface area of 3.4 acres, the South Sedimentation Basin Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for grade stabilization and water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and design, the dam provides essential support for water conservation efforts and contributes to the overall climate resilience of the 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 South Sedimentation Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Licking River Near Newark Oh | 149 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Heath Oh | 60 cfs | → |
| N. Fk. Licking River At E. Main St. At Newark Oh | 75 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River Near Hebron Oh | 42 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Cr. Bl. Wilson Street At Newark Oh | 61 cfs | → |
| Wakatomika Creek Near Frazeysburg Oh | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Sedimentation Basin Dam.
Boat launches
- Rush Creek Lake
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach
- Summit Road Southeast Newark
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
- East Muskingum Avenue Dresden
- Greenfield Dam Wildlife Area
Campgrounds
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
- Lazy River At Granville
- Camp Akita
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Area 31 Campsite
- Burr Oak State Park
Fishing spots
Track South Sedimentation Basin Dam in the Snoflo app
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About South Sedimentation Basin Dam
Where does the data for South Sedimentation Basin 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 South Sedimentation Basin Dam.