Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam dam
Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam
The Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam in Dresden, Ohio, stands as a significant structure designed by the Peabody Coal Company in 1962 for the purpose of tailings storage. This earth dam, with a height of 49 feet and a length of 705 feet, holds a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.6 acres. Situated in Coshocton County and regulating a tributary to Mill Fork, this state-regulated dam is under the oversight of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain safety standards.
Despite its historical significance and purpose, the Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in 2018 revealed the need for improvements to meet safety guidelines and reduce risks associated with the dam. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, there is an urgent need for remedial action and risk management measures to enhance the dam's resilience and protect downstream areas in the event of a potential failure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate science should closely monitor the ongoing maintenance and potential upgrades to this critical infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh | 4,030 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Dresden Oh | 4,450 cfs | → |
| Wakatomika Creek Near Frazeysburg Oh | 34 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh | 398 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- East Muskingum Avenue Dresden
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
- Salt Fork State Park - Rocky Fork Access
Campgrounds
- Colonial Campground
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
- Camp Mohaven
- Lazy River At Granville
Fishing spots
Track Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam
Where does the data for Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam.