International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #7
International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #7 is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #7
The primary purpose of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #7 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 International Center For The. It impounds the Tributary To Miller Creek near Cumberland.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 395 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 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 10/25/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Nearest City | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Miller Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.84833, -81.71944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | International Center for the |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00838 |
| Federal ID | OH00838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |