International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #8

About International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #8

The primary purpose of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #8 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 41 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 445 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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 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 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.

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