Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam
Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Sybil P. Tarpley (private). It impounds the Tributary To Skull Fork near Freeport.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 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 04/22/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Freeport |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Skull Fork |
| Coordinates | 40.06750, -81.28917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,757 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Sybil P. Tarpley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01674 |
| Federal ID | OH01674 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |