Fish Bones Lake Dam dam
Fish Bones Lake Dam
Fish Bones Lake Dam, located in Senecaville, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2003 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 50.9 feet and with a length of 391 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 84.3 acre-feet and serves as a popular spot for water activities and outdoor leisure. Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, the dam is subject to regular state inspection, with a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2020.
Situated on an unnamed tributary to Seneca Fork of Wills Creek, Fish Bones Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential due to its size and location. Despite this, the dam maintains a satisfactory condition, with an emergency action plan in place. The dam's spillway width, outlet gates, and risk management measures are not specified in the data, but its strategic design by LOCKWOOD, LANIER, MATHIAS & NOLAND INC ensures its stability and functionality for recreational use. With a drainage area of 0.18 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 993 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
In the picturesque setting of Monroe County, Ohio, Fish Bones Lake Dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence and environmental stewardship. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the area, they can appreciate the dam's contribution to recreation, flood control, and environmental protection. With a focus on safety and sustainability, the dam continues to be a vital asset in the region's water infrastructure, serving both practical and recreational purposes for the community and visitors alike.
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 Fish Bones Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 51 cfs | → |
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 41 cfs | → |
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 50 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fish Bones Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Noble County Fish And Game
- Slope Creek Reservoir Ramp
- Barnesville Memorial Park
- Us 22 Wildlife Acess Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Salt Fork Marina
Campgrounds
- Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
- Ring Mill Campground
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Area 31 Campsite
- Lane Farm Campground
- Leith Run Recreation Area
Track Fish Bones Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fish Bones Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fish Bones 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 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 Fish Bones Lake Dam.