Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c Dam dam
Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c Dam
Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c Dam, located in Ashtabula, Ohio, was completed in 1988 and serves as a crucial structure for tailings management. This private dam, designed by BURGESS & NIPLE, LIMITED, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 2475 feet, with a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in October 2017, revealing a fair condition.
Situated near a tributary to Lake Erie, the Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c Dam plays a pivotal role in water resource management, with a significant hazard potential noted. The dam covers a surface area of 9.3 acres and has a drainage area of 0.02 square miles, further emphasizing its importance in maintaining water quality and quantity in the region. Despite its fair condition, the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment measures are yet to be fully developed, raising concerns for potential risks associated with the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c Dam stands as a notable earth dam that warrants attention and monitoring. With its strategic location and role in tailings management, the dam serves as a key component of the region's infrastructure. Continued regulatory oversight and the implementation of risk management measures are essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource structure in Ashtabula, Ohio.
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 Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conneaut Creek At Conneaut Oh | 150 cfs | → |
| Brandy Run Near Girard | 4 cfs | → |
| Grand River Near Painesville Oh | 327 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek Upstream Pool | 26 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh | 5 cfs | → |
| Shenango River At Pymatuning Dam | 193 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c Dam.
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About Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c Dam
Where does the data for Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c 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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