Genon Energy North Pond Dam
Genon Energy North Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Trumbull County, Ohio, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Genon Energy North Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Genon Energy North Pond Dam is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Trogon Development Llc (public utility). It impounds the Mahoning River - Offstream near Niles.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Nearest City | Niles |
| River/Stream | Mahoning River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 41.17083, -80.75472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Trogon Development LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03153 |
| Federal ID | OH03153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |