Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam dam
Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam
Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam, also known as Fly Ash Reservoir No. 1, is a public utility-owned structure located in Brilliant, Ohio. Built in 1974, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 241.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 4,800 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 3,870 acre-feet. The dam's purpose primarily serves as a tailings reservoir, with a surface area of 80 acres and a drainage area of 1.09 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. With a hazard potential rating of "High," the dam's condition assessment in 2017 deemed it to be satisfactory. This structure poses a significant risk due to its proximity to Blockhouse Run and its maximum discharge capacity of 10,930 cubic feet per second. Emergency action plans are in place, though specifics regarding preparedness and risk management measures are not detailed.
Overall, Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for tailings storage in Ohio, showcasing the delicate balance between water resource management and climate resilience. As a key component of the region's water infrastructure, this dam's condition and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the protection of the environment in the face of potential hazards. Enthusiasts in water resources and climate will find interest in monitoring the ongoing management and upkeep of this critical piece of infrastructure.
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 Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 104 cfs | → |
| Kings Creek At Weirton | 23 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 192 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 83 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 92 cfs | → |
| Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh | 298 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- Newburg Landing
- Raccoon State Park
- Jim Kenney Park
- Barkcamp State Park
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Tomlinson Run State Park
- Raccoon Creek State Park
- Montour Trail - Boggs Trailhead Campsite
- Petersburg Boat Landing
Track Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam
Where does the data for Cardinal Fly Ash 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 High 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 Cardinal Fly Ash No. 1 Dam.