Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond

About Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond

The primary purpose of Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond 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 American Electric Power (public utility). It impounds the Little Broad Run near New Haven.

The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 13,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 961 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 06/30/2025.

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