Swan Lake Dam dam
Swan Lake Dam
Swan Lake Dam, located in Summit County, Ohio, stands as a vital structure along Yellow Creek, serving a primary purpose of recreation. Owned privately, this concrete dam has a height of 15.9 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 41.2 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3.2 acres and a drainage area of 2.6 square miles, Swan Lake Dam holds significant importance for water resource enthusiasts in the region.
Despite its recreational value, Swan Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential, with a poor condition assessment as of May 2018. With the Department of Natural Resources overseeing state regulation and enforcement, regular inspections are conducted to ensure public safety. The dam's location in WESTMONT DEVELOPMENT, along with its association with the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, underscores the importance of its maintenance and risk management measures in the face of climate challenges.
As a hub for water recreation and conservation efforts in Ohio, Swan Lake Dam serves as a critical structure for both local residents and environmental enthusiasts. With its precarious condition and high hazard potential, continued monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to safeguard the surrounding communities and preserve the ecological balance of Yellow Creek. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the resilience and management of Swan Lake Dam will play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations.
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 Swan Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga River At Old Portage Oh | 417 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 24 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Jaite Oh | 675 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek In Chippewa Met Pk Near Brecksville | 7 cfs | → |
| Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh | 25 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek Near Macedonia Oh | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Swan Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Portage Lakes State Park - Long Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park - North Reservoir
- Chippewa Lake Boat Launch
- Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot
- Old State Park
- Canfield Road 2300, Sawyerwood
Campgrounds
- Camp Christopher
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Silver Springs - Stow
- Towpath Campsite
- Camp Asbury
- West Branch State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Swan Lake Dam 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 Swan Lake Dam
Where does the data for Swan Lake 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 High 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 Swan Lake Dam.