International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9 is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9

The primary purpose of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by International Center For The. It impounds the Tributary To Miller Creek near Cumberland.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2022.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
Nearest CityCumberland
River/StreamTributary To Miller Creek
Coordinates39.84389, -81.73667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage79 acre-ft
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge431 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerInternational Center for the
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00840
Federal IDOH00840
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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