Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam dam
Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam
The Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam, located in Cuyahoga, Ohio, is a crucial structure designed by EUTHENICS, INC. to address flood risk reduction in the area. Completed in 1997, this earth dam stands at a height of 12.6 feet and spans a length of 110 feet, with a capacity to store up to 64.9 acre-feet of water from an unnamed tributary to Euclid Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 35.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.35 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam has been inspected periodically to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition, with a hazard potential classified as significant. In the event of an emergency, the dam operators are expected to follow established guidelines for risk management and emergency preparedness. Despite not being under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam serves as a vital asset for mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters.
With its strategic location and design, the Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Cuyahoga, Ohio. As a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction, this earth dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the area from the impacts of extreme weather events. As climate change poses new challenges to water resources, structures like the Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam highlight the importance of proactive planning and investment in sustainable water management solutions to ensure the long-term resilience of communities against the evolving climate conditions.
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 Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Euclid Creek At Richmond Heights Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Trib To Chagrin R At Mayfield Village Oh | 1 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At South Euclid Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Euclid Creek At Cleveland Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| Chagrin River At Willoughby Oh | 497 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 Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam.
Boat launches
- Eastlake Port Authority Boat Ramp
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- Punderson State Park
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- North St. Clair Street Fairport Harbor
- Auburn Launch Ramp
Campgrounds
- Camp Site A
- Camp Site B
- Punderson State Park
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Perry Township Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
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About Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam
Where does the data for Aberdeen Development North Retention 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 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 Aberdeen Development North Retention Dam.