International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #35

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #35 is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #35

The primary purpose of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #35 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 Mays Fork near Cumberland.

The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 10/26/2022.

At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
Nearest CityCumberland
River/StreamTributary To Mays Fork
Coordinates39.87278, -81.72250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,126 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerInternational Center for the
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH01074
Federal IDOH01074
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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