Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-115 Dam, located in Unionville, Ohio, is a private earth dam constructed in 1967 for the primary purpose of tailings storage.
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With a dam height of 55 feet and a length of 525 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 115.8 acre-feet and serves to control a drainage area of 0.33 square miles, with a normal storage capacity of 80.4 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Meigs Creek in Morgan County and falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-115 Dam is currently assessed as being in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2018. The dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While specific risk management measures and emergency action plans are not detailed in the available data, the dam's condition assessment and hazard potential highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks to surrounding communities and the environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and environmental management will find Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-115 Dam to be a compelling case study of dam safety and regulatory oversight in Ohio.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO MEIGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
115.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
55 |