Simco-peabody Sediment Pond E-1 Dam
Simco-peabody Sediment Pond E-1 Dam is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1982. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Simco-peabody Sediment Pond E-1 Dam
The primary purpose of Simco-peabody Sediment Pond E-1 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 Holmes Limestone Company. It impounds the Tributary To White Eyes Creek near Willis Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2017.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Nearest City | Willis Creek |
| River/Stream | Tributary To White Eyes Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.14306, -81.72639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 353 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Holmes Limestone Company |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02216 |
| Federal ID | OH02216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |