Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond dam
Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond
The Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond in Forest Park, Ohio, serves as a vital infrastructure for grade stabilization along an unnamed tributary to the West Fork Mill Creek. Designed by Cochran & Wilken, Inc. and completed in 1995, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 55 feet and spans a length of 5000 feet, with a storage capacity of 744 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is grade stabilization, helping to reduce sediment runoff and improve water quality in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment in April 2016 rating its condition as fair. With a significant hazard potential, the pond plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of sediment and pollutant discharge into the waterways. Its strategic location in Hamilton County, Ohio, highlights its importance in protecting the local environment and supporting sustainable water resource management practices.
The Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and reducing sediment runoff in the region. Its significant height and storage capacity make it a key piece of infrastructure for managing water resources in Hamilton County, Ohio. With regular inspections and oversight by the Department of Natural Resources, this earth dam structure stands as a testament to proactive measures taken to safeguard the local environment and ensure the long-term resilience of the water system.
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 Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek At East Sharon Rd At Sharonville Oh | 94 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Evendale Oh | 133 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Carthage Oh | 180 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Hamilton Oh | 3,190 cfs | → |
| Little Miami River At Milford Oh | 821 cfs | → |
| O'Bannon Creek Near Loveland Oh | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond.
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About Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond
Where does the data for Winton Woods Sediment Retention Pond 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.
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