Aston Oaks Lake Dam dam
Aston Oaks Lake Dam
Aston Oaks Lake Dam, located in North Bend, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by Bayer Becker Engineers. Completed in 2000, this earth dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction measure along a tributary to the Ohio River. With a height of 65.5 feet and a storage capacity of 559 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters.
Managed and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Aston Oaks Lake Dam has been inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. The dam has a high hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory, indicating that it is currently in good condition. With a normal storage capacity of 181 acre-feet and the ability to discharge up to 22,094 cubic feet per second, this crucial infrastructure contributes to the overall water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As a vital component of flood risk reduction efforts in Hamilton County, Aston Oaks Lake Dam stands as a testament to the proactive measures taken to safeguard communities and ecosystems against water-related disasters. With its strategic location and efficient design, the dam continues to play a crucial role in managing water flows, protecting lives and properties, and ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the area. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike can appreciate the importance of this infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events and promoting resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Aston Oaks Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Rd Nr Hebron | 29 cfs | → |
| Woolper Creek At Woolper Road Near Burlington | 132 cfs | → |
| Gunpowder Cr At Camp Ernst Rd Nr Union | 563 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Carthage Oh | 853 cfs | → |
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 Nr Erlanger | 45 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Evendale Oh | 612 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aston Oaks Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Cooper Avenue 56, Cleves
- Lawrenceburg Road 4836, Whitewater Township
- Hamilton County Parks - Shawnee Lookout
- Riverside Boat Launch Ramp
- Tanner’S Creek Drive Lawrenceburg
- Broadway Street Aurora
Track Aston Oaks Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Aston Oaks Lake Dam
Where does the data for Aston Oaks 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 Aston Oaks Lake Dam.