Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam dam
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam, located in Unionville, Morgan County, Ohio, was completed in 1968 with a primary purpose of tailings storage. This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 400 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 193.1 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Mans Fork and is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with regular inspections ensuring its fair condition and low hazard potential.
With a drainage area of 0.34 square miles and a surface area of 8.9 acres, Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite its modest size, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 3,064 cubic feet per second, highlighting its importance in flood control and sediment retention. As climate change poses new challenges to water infrastructure, this dam serves as a vital asset in maintaining water quality and availability for both human and ecological needs in the area.
Given its strategic location and regulatory oversight, Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between private entities and state agencies in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of water management structures. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices, this dam exemplifies the balance between human development and environmental stewardship, serving as a model for responsible water infrastructure management in a changing climate.
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 Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,220 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 26 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Beverly Oh | 5,490 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 28 cfs | → |
| East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam.
Boat launches
- Malta Ramp
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Beverly Ramp
- Noble County Fish And Game
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
- Us 22 Wildlife Acess Ramp
Campgrounds
- Area 31 Campsite
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Burr Oak State Park
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Chestnut Grove Camp Site
- Lane Farm Campground
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About Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam
Where does the data for Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 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 Low 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 Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam.