Dickerson Slurry No. 3 Dam
Dickerson Slurry No. 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Ohio, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dickerson Slurry No. 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Dickerson Slurry No. 3 Dam is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Empire Diversified Energy. It impounds the Tributary To South Fork near Duncanwood.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 126 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Duncanwood |
| River/Stream | Tributary To South Fork |
| Coordinates | 40.21333, -80.96917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 457 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Empire Diversified Energy |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01730 |
| Federal ID | OH01730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |