Ohio Power Company Pond Mm-62 Dam dam
Ohio Power Company Pond Mm-62 Dam
Ohio Power Company Pond Mm-62 Dam, located in Unionville, Ohio, serves as a crucial infrastructure for tailings management with a primary purpose of retaining and controlling sediment. Constructed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and spans a length of 930 feet, providing a storage capacity of 455 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the tributary to Dyes Fork, ensuring proper drainage within its 0.18 square mile catchment area.
Despite its essential role in water resource management, Ohio Power Company Pond Mm-62 Dam exhibits signs of wear and tear, with a poor condition assessment and a high hazard potential. The last inspection conducted in October 2018 highlighted the urgent need for maintenance and rehabilitation to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio regulates and inspects the dam periodically to mitigate risks and enforce necessary measures.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the status of Ohio Power Company Pond Mm-62 Dam, efforts to address its deteriorating condition and enhance its resilience are paramount. With the potential for high hazard consequences in case of failure, collaborative actions between the private owner, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders are essential to safeguard the surrounding community and environment. By implementing risk management measures and prioritizing maintenance, this dam can continue to fulfill its critical role in sustainable water management practices in Ohio.
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 Mm-62 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,220 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Beverly Oh | 5,490 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 26 cfs | → |
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 9 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 Mm-62 Dam.
Boat launches
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Malta Ramp
- Beverly Ramp
- Noble County Fish And Game
- Us 22 Wildlife Acess Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
Campgrounds
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Area 31 Campsite
- Burr Oak State Park
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
- Lane Farm Campground
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About Ohio Power Company Pond Mm-62 Dam
Where does the data for Ohio Power Company Pond Mm-62 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
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