George's Pond Dam
George's Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Vinton County, Ohio, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About George's Pond Dam
The primary purpose of George's Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elizabeth Ann Faris (private). It impounds the Tributary To Siverly Creek near Siverly.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 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 05/13/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Vinton |
| Nearest City | Siverly |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Siverly Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.34389, -82.52833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 251 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Elizabeth Ann Faris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02544 |
| Federal ID | OH02544 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |