International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36 dam
International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36
International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36 is a privately owned earth dam located in Muskingum, Ohio, with a primary purpose of water supply. Completed in 1975, this dam stands at a height of 42.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 95.9 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition based on a 2017 assessment, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and longevity.
Managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. Situated on a tributary to Miller Creek, the dam serves as a crucial water source for the surrounding area. However, its poor condition underscores the importance of proactive measures to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of both the dam structure and the ecosystem it supports.
With a drainage area of 0.05 square miles and a surface area of 5.6 acres, International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36 plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, it is essential to prioritize the maintenance and rehabilitation of such infrastructure to safeguard both human and environmental well-being.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 26 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 28 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Mcconnelsville Oh | 5,220 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Seneca Fork Bl Senecaville Dam Near Senecaville Oh | 9 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36.
Boat launches
- Malta Ramp
- Mcconnelsville Lock And Dam Ramp No.7
- Noble County Fish And Game
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
- Us 22 Wildlife Acess Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Salt Fork Marina
Campgrounds
Track International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36
Where does the data for International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #36.