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.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Nearest City | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Mays Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.87500, -81.72833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | International Center for the |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02196 |
| Federal ID | OH02196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |