Genon Energy South Pond Dam
Genon Energy South Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Trumbull County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Genon Energy South Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Genon Energy South 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).
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 2,150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet.
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 |
| Coordinates | 41.17028, -80.75583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 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 | OH03154 |
| Federal ID | OH03154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |