Barnesville Reservoir No. 2 Dam
Barnesville Reservoir No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Belmont County, Ohio, built in 1936. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Barnesville Reservoir No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Barnesville Reservoir No. 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Barnesville (local government). It impounds the Trib-north Fork Captina Creek near Alledonia.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 228 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2022.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Nearest City | Alledonia |
| River/Stream | Trib-north Fork Captina Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.97083, -81.15611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Barnesville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00300 |
| Federal ID | OH00300 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |