International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #65

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #65 is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #65

The primary purpose of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #65 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 Mays Fork near Cumberland.

The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
Nearest CityCumberland
River/StreamMays Fork
Coordinates39.87500, -81.72833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length450 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage67 acre-ft
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDOH02196
Federal IDOH02196
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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