St. Clairsville Reservoir No. 2 Dam
St. Clairsville Reservoir No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Belmont County, Ohio, built in 1920. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About St. Clairsville Reservoir No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of St. Clairsville 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 City Of St. Clairsville (local government). It impounds the Jug Run near Provident.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2022.
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 | Provident |
| River/Stream | Jug Run |
| Coordinates | 40.08806, -80.91667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 595 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of St. Clairsville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00794 |
| Federal ID | OH00794 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |