Consol Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Consol Pond Dam, located in Tippecanoe, Ohio, was completed in 1950 by the Hanna Coal Company for the primary purpose of tailings management.
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Summary
With a height of 31.9 feet and a length of 662 feet, this earth dam serves to store water for industrial purposes, with a total storage capacity of 44.5 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition and in need of assessment and potential maintenance to ensure its long-term safety and effectiveness.
Managed by a private entity, Consol Pond Dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations. The dam, situated on a tributary to Brushy Fork, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, serving as a key component in the industrial operation it supports. The dam's location in Harrison County, Ohio, highlights its importance in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.
While Consol Pond Dam has a relatively low hazard potential, its poor condition assessment raises concerns about its long-term viability. With a drainage area of 0.08 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 6 cubic feet per second, the dam's structural integrity is of utmost importance in safeguarding the surrounding environment and communities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and management of infrastructure like Consol Pond Dam to ensure sustainable and resilient water resource systems in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
662 |
Dam Height |
31.9 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO BRUSHY FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.08 |
Nid Storage |
44.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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