Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam
Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam is an earth dam located in Coshocton County, Ohio, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam
The primary purpose of Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Holmes Limestone Company. It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of Willis Creek near Plainfield.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Coshocton |
| Nearest City | Plainfield |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Of Willis Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.17111, -81.70167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,308 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Holmes Limestone Company |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02885 |
| Federal ID | OH02885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |