International Animal Preserve Dam 9715-009
International Animal Preserve Dam 9715-009 is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About International Animal Preserve Dam 9715-009
The primary purpose of International Animal Preserve Dam 9715-009 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 Yoker Creek near Bluebell.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Nearest City | Bluebell |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Yoker Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.88389, -81.73833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | International Center for the |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01070 |
| Federal ID | OH01070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |