International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #37 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #37, located in Cumberland, Ohio, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Natural Resources.


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Summary

Built in 1976 for water supply purposes, this earth dam stands at a height of 13.1 feet with a storage capacity of 132.9 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated it as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and repairs.

Situated on a tributary to Miller Creek, this dam has a drainage area of 0.13 square miles and a surface area of 12.3 acres. With a normal storage capacity of 8.2 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for water supply in the area. While it has not undergone significant modifications since its completion, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Although categorized as a low-risk structure, the poor condition assessment of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #37 underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With its crucial role in water supply, stakeholders must prioritize the upkeep of this dam to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

175

Dam Height

13.1

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO MILLER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12.3

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

132.9

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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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.