Mingo Sportsman Club Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mingo Sportsman Club Pond Dam, located in Jefferson County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1969 for the primary purpose of tailings storage.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 48.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 73.7 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 51.6 acre-feet. The dam is situated along a tributary to McIntyre Creek, with a drainage area of 0.06 square miles.

Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in May 2019. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources regulates the dam, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures. With a spillway width of 0 feet and no outlet gates, the dam poses a risk to the surrounding area in the event of a breach. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep an eye on the maintenance and management of Mingo Sportsman Club Pond Dam to prevent potential safety and environmental concerns in the future.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

315

Dam Height

48.8

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO MCINTYRE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

73.7

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

49
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.