Dorothy Mine Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Ohio, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 48 ft48 ft tall and 275 ft long, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dorothy Mine Pond Dam
Dorothy Mine Pond Dam is a dam in Jefferson, Ohio. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 0106-005 (private). It impounds the Parkers Run near Glen Robins.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 11/07/2022.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Glen Robins |
| River/Stream | Parkers Run |
| Coordinates | 40.16028, -80.76222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 0106-005 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00126 |
| Federal ID | OH00126 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |