Greene Town Center Dam dam
Greene Town Center Dam
The Greene Town Center Dam, located in Kettering, Ohio, serves as a critical flood risk reduction measure for the surrounding area. Constructed in 2005 by WOOLPERT LLP, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 750 feet. With a storage capacity of 31.1 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in managing the flow of an unnamed tributary of Little Beaver Creek, providing essential protection against potential flooding events.
Managed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Greene Town Center Dam is subject to regular state inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The dam has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in June 2019, with a significant hazard potential. Despite this, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively, safeguarding the local community and environment from the impacts of excessive water flow.
With its strategic location and crucial role in flood control, the Greene Town Center Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Greene County, Ohio. As a vital infrastructure asset, this earth dam contributes to the overall safety and well-being of the region, highlighting the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
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 Greene Town Center Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Holes Creek Near Kettering Oh | 12 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Dayton Oh | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Mad River Near Dayton Oh | 536 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek At Dayton Oh | 34 cfs | → |
| Little Miami River Near Oldtown Oh | 94 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Miamisburg Oh | 1,470 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greene Town Center Dam.
Boat launches
- Caesars Creek Haines Boat Ramp
- Caesar Creek State Park - Campground Ramp
- Caesars Creek North Pool Boat Ramp
- Caesars Creek Furnas Shores Boat Ramp
- Caesar Creek Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp
- Ute Trail New Jasper Township
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Greene Town Center Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Greene Town Center Dam
Where does the data for Greene Town Center 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 Greene Town Center Dam.