Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-43 Dam
Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-43 Dam is an earth dam located in Noble County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-43 Dam
Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-43 Dam is a dam in Noble, Ohio. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division Of Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tributary To Dyes Fork near Renrock.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,979 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2023.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Noble |
| Nearest City | Renrock |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Dyes Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.77278, -81.64500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,979 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,979 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,626 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01025 |
| Federal ID | OH01025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |