International Animal Preserve Pond Dam 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 · 51 ft51 ft tall and 575 ft long, taller than 93% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About International Animal Preserve Pond Dam
The primary purpose of International Animal Preserve Pond 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 International Center for the. It impounds the Tributary to Mays Fork near Cumberland.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 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 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Nearest City | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Mays Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.87611, -81.73444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| 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 | OH02201 |
| Federal ID | OH02201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |