International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #35
International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #35 is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #35
The primary purpose of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #35 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 Mays Fork near Cumberland.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 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 | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mays Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.87278, -81.72250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,126 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | International Center for the |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01074 |
| Federal ID | OH01074 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |