Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-165 Dam dam
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-165 Dam
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-165 Dam, located in Unionville, Ohio, serves as a crucial structure for tailings storage with a primary purpose of managing these materials. Constructed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 425 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated in Morgan County, Ohio, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources as it regulates the flow of a tributary to Horse Run. The dam's normal storage capacity of 10.5 acre-feet, coupled with a drainage area of 0.22 square miles, highlights its importance in maintaining water levels and mitigating potential flooding risks. The structure also boasts a maximum discharge capability of 350 cubic feet per second, underscoring its efficiency in managing water flow.
Despite its age, Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-165 Dam continues to fulfill its purpose effectively, with a last inspection date in October 2018 revealing a fair condition. With a robust emergency action plan and adherence to regulatory guidelines, this dam exemplifies responsible water resource management practices and underscores the importance of regular maintenance and inspection to ensure the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Mb-165 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,220 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Beverly Oh | 5,490 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 26 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh | 37 cfs | → |
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-165 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
- Lane Farm Campground
- Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
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About Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-165 Dam
Where does the data for Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-165 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 Significant 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.
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