Slate Run Metro Park Dam dam
Slate Run Metro Park Dam
Slate Run Metro Park Dam, located in Pickaway County, Ohio, is a recreational earth dam completed in 1993 with a height of 15 feet and a length of 1000 feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 147 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which conducts regular inspections to ensure its safety and satisfactory condition.
The dam is situated on a tributary to Slate Run and has a low hazard potential, with a maximum discharge of 460 cubic feet per second. Despite its low risk level, the dam is subject to a five-year inspection frequency to assess its structural integrity and maintenance needs. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in October 2020, indicating a proactive approach to emergency preparedness and risk management.
With its picturesque location and importance for recreational activities, the Slate Run Metro Park Dam remains a significant structure in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the careful monitoring and maintenance efforts that go into ensuring the safety and functionality of this dam, as well as its role in providing recreational opportunities for the community.
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 Slate Run Metro Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek At Ashville Oh | 109 cfs | → |
| Scioto River Near Commercial Point Oh | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Big Walnut Creek At Rees Oh | 182 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Circleville Oh | 1,320 cfs | → |
| Scioto River At Columbus Oh | 598 cfs | → |
| Big Darby Creek At Darbyville Oh | 353 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Slate Run Metro Park Dam.
Boat launches
- A.W. Marion State Park - Boat Ramp
- Greenfield Dam Wildlife Area
- Scioto River - Lower Scioto Park And Boat Launch
- Dublin Road 853, Columbus
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Lieb
- Griggs Reservoir - Marina
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Slate Run Metro Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Slate Run Metro Park Dam
Where does the data for Slate Run Metro Park 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 Slate Run Metro Park Dam.