Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam

Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Ohio, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam

Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam is a dam in Morgan, Ohio. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division Of Wildlife. It impounds the Tributary To Horse Run near Unionville.

The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2023.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMorgan
Nearest CityUnionville
River/StreamTributary To Horse Run
Coordinates39.72750, -81.71417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length425 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage36 acre-ft
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerODNR, Division of Wildlife
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00910
Federal IDOH00910
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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