Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7 dam
Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7
Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7, located in Footville, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2002 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 11.5 feet and with a length of 4765 feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, particularly for the unnamed tributary to Mill Creek. With a storage capacity of 227.1 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 81.6 acre-feet, the dam helps regulate water flow and provide a habitat for diverse wetland species.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7 is deemed to have low hazard potential and is in a satisfactory condition, as assessed in May 2016. The dam has undergone inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam also serves as a vital component in the local ecosystem, contributing to water conservation efforts and enhancing the overall biodiversity of the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and wetland habitats, structures like Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7 play a crucial role in mitigating flooding risks and preserving natural environments. With a strategic location in Geauga County, Ohio, this earth dam serves as a model for sustainable water management practices, showcasing the importance of balancing recreational needs with environmental conservation efforts.
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 Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grand River Near Painesville Oh | 390 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh | 23 cfs | → |
| Chagrin River At Willoughby Oh | 497 cfs | → |
| Cuyahoga River At Hiram Rapids Oh | 198 cfs | → |
| Unnamed Trib To Chagrin R At Mayfield Village Oh | 1 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 Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7.
Boat launches
- Berkshire Drive Aquilla
- Madison Twp. Park
- Lakeview Road Munson Township
- North St. Clair Street Fairport Harbor
- Punderson State Park
- Eldon Russell Park
Campgrounds
- Heritage Hills Campgrounds
- Chestnut
- Ermer
- Girdled Road Reservation Campsite
- Headwaters Park Camping
- Perry Township Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7 in the Snoflo app
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About Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7
Where does the data for Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7 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 Low 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 Trumbull Creek Wetland Berm No. 7.