Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike dam
Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike
The Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike in Ohio is a crucial structure designed by EBASCO SERVICES, INC. to manage tailings from the Killen Station power plant. This earth dam, completed in 1982, stands at a height of 84 feet and stretches over 14,000 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 12,890 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 230 acres in Adams County, Ohio.
Regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, this dam on the Ohio River is inspected every 5 years and has been deemed to have a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of June 2018. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, providing essential tailings management for the Killen Station. With its strategic location and state permitting, this dike plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding environment and water resources.
The Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike stands as a testament to responsible engineering and environmental stewardship in the realm of water resource management. Its continued operation and maintenance ensure the safe containment of ash and tailings, mitigating potential risks and upholding the integrity of the Ohio River offstream. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of this structure sheds light on the importance of sustainable infrastructure in safeguarding our natural ecosystems and water sources.
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 Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Brush Creek Near West Union Oh | 63 cfs | → |
| Upper Twin Creek At Mcgaw Oh | 4 cfs | → |
| Tygarts Creek Near Greenup | 14 cfs | → |
| White Oak Creek Above Georgetown Oh | 30 cfs | → |
| North Fork Licking River Near Mt Olivet | 12 cfs | → |
| Rock Lick Cr At State Hwy 158 Nr Sharkey | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike.
Track Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike 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 Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike
Where does the data for Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike 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 Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike.