Lamborn No. 4 Dam dam
Lamborn No. 4 Dam
Lamborn No. 4 Dam, located in Hagan Addition, Ohio, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the R&F Coal Company, who designed this earth dam in 1968 for recreational purposes. The dam boasts a height of 38.6 feet and a length of 440 feet, with a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary to Middle Fork Short Creek, this structure plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing a surface area of 1.7 acres for recreational activities.
Managed by a private owner, Lamborn No. 4 Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that it meets state regulations for safety and maintenance. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam undergoes regular inspections to uphold its integrity. With a history of responsible management and a commitment to environmental stewardship, this dam serves as both a functional water resource and a recreational haven for the community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic location of Lamborn No. 4 Dam, which not only enhances water storage and flow management but also provides a serene backdrop for outdoor recreation. As a vital component of the local watershed, this dam contributes to the overall ecological balance while offering residents a picturesque setting for fishing, boating, and other leisure activities. With a focus on safety and sustainability, Lamborn No. 4 Dam exemplifies the harmonious coexistence of human infrastructure and natural resources in the Ohio landscape.
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 Lamborn No. 4 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 82 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 60 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 16 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 63 cfs | → |
| Brushy Fork Near Tippecanoe Oh | 26 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 66 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lamborn No. 4 Dam.
Boat launches
- Barkcamp State Park
- Tappan Park Launch Ramp
- Reynolds Road Launch Ramp
- Kirkwood Ramp
- County Rd 6 Ramp
- Barnesville Memorial Park
Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Petersburg Boat Landing
- Harrison Hills Campground
- Tomlinson Run State Park
- Atwood Lake Campground (Main Gate)
- Abc Country Camping And Cabins
Track Lamborn No. 4 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lamborn No. 4 Dam
Where does the data for Lamborn No. 4 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 Lamborn No. 4 Dam.