Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam, located in Freeport, Ohio, was completed in 1979 and serves a primary purpose of grade stabilization.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 26.3 feet and has a length of 385 feet, with a storage capacity of 166.8 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition.
Situated on a tributary to Skull Fork, the dam covers a surface area of 4 acres and has a drainage area of 0.64 square miles. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2757 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and sediment control in the area. Although the dam's condition assessment is fair, its inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, indicating a commitment to maintaining its integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
The Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam, owned by Ohio River Collieries, is a vital infrastructure for grade stabilization and flood control in Guernsey County, Ohio. With its low hazard potential and fair condition, the dam continues to play a key role in managing water resources along Skull Fork. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, the importance of well-maintained dams like this one cannot be understated in ensuring the resilience of local ecosystems and communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
385 |
Dam Height |
26.3 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO SKULL FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.64 |
Nid Storage |
166.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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