Meigs Mine No. 1 Water Supply Dam

Meigs Mine No. 1 Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Meigs County, Ohio, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Meigs Mine No. 1 Water Supply Dam

The primary purpose of Meigs Mine No. 1 Water Supply Dam 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 Consol Mining Company Llc. It impounds the Tributary To Parker Run near Salem Center.

The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 253 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/02/1982. That was over 44 years ago.

At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyMeigs
Nearest CitySalem Center
River/StreamTributary To Parker Run
Coordinates39.06778, -82.23889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length465 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage253 acre-ft
Max Storage253 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge5,731 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerConsol Mining Company LLC
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/02/1982
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00909
Federal IDOH00909
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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