Meigs Mine No. 1 Water Supply Dam
Meigs Mine No. 1 Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Meigs County, Ohio, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Meigs Mine No. 1 Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Meigs Mine No. 1 Water Supply 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 Consol Mining Company Llc. It impounds the Tributary To Parker Run near Salem Center.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 253 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/02/1982. That was over 44 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Meigs |
| Nearest City | Salem Center |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Parker Run |
| Coordinates | 39.06778, -82.23889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,731 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Consol Mining Company LLC |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00909 |
| Federal ID | OH00909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |