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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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
Nearest CityBluebell
River/StreamTributary To Yoker Creek
Coordinates39.88389, -81.73833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage62 acre-ft
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerInternational Center for the
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH01070
Federal IDOH01070
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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