Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam dam
Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam
The Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam is a critical earth dam located in Beverly, Ohio, designed by HARZA ENGINEERING CO. The dam was completed in 1975 and stands at a height of 152 feet, with a length of 6909 feet, serving primarily as a tailings structure. It is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and has a storage capacity of 6900 acre-feet, making it an important water resource in the region.
With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam requires frequent inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is situated on a tributary to the Muskingum River and plays a crucial role in water management for the area. Its location in Washington County, Ohio, underscores its importance in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding and ensuring a stable water supply.
As a public utility-owned structure, the Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam represents a key piece of infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its strategic design and maintenance are essential in safeguarding the local ecosystem and supporting sustainable water management practices.
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 Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River At Beverly Oh | 5,900 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,420 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 14 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh | 58 cfs | → |
| East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh | 21 cfs | → |
| Sunday Creek Below Millfield Oh | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam.
Boat launches
- Beverly Ramp
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Malta Ramp
- Cherry Blossom Lane Washington County
- Belpre Public Ramp
- Northwest Drive 598, Wood County
Campgrounds
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Area 31 Campsite
- Burr Oak State Park
- Lane Farm Campground
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Chestnut Grove Camp Site
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About Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam
Where does the data for Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Muskingum River Upper Fly Ash Dam.