Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B dam
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B
Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B, located in North Canton, Ohio, is a crucial structure designed by MS Consultants to mitigate flood risk in the area. Completed in 2007, this gravity dam stands at a height of 16.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 31.4 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 0.57 square miles and a maximum discharge of 895 cubic feet per second, this detention basin plays a vital role in preventing flooding and protecting the surrounding community.
Owned and regulated by the local government, this detention basin is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The last inspection in July 2020 deemed the condition as satisfactory, but its high hazard potential highlights the importance of continuous monitoring and maintenance. The basin's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial defense against potential disasters caused by heavy rainfall and overflow from the Zimber Ditch tributary.
Overall, Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B is a vital infrastructure project in Summit County, Ohio, designed to protect the community from flooding events. With its strategic location and effective design, this gravity dam stands as a testament to proactive water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, structures like this play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the increasing risks of extreme weather events.
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 Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek At Canton Oh | 32 cfs | → |
| W Br Nimishillen Crk At Tuscarawas St At Canton Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| E Branch Nimishillen Crk At Trump Ave Nr Canton Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River Above Barberton Oh | 27 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Massillon Oh | 310 cfs | → |
| Nimishillen Creek At North Industry Oh | 161 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B.
Boat launches
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 6
- Portage Lakes State Park - Cg
- Portage Lakes State Park - C 1
- Portage Lakes State Park - 2 Na
- Old State Park
- Lakemore Park - James B Dodds Lakefront Park
Campgrounds
- Towpath Campsite
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Pride Valley Campgrounds
- Silver Springs - Stow
- West Branch State Park
- Camp Christopher
Fishing spots
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Berlin Lake
- Aurora Pond
- East 72nd Street Fishing Area
- Clendening Lake
- Charles Mill Lake
Paddle runs
Track Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B 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 Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B
Where does the data for Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B 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 Zimber Ditch Detention Basin B.