Freshwater Cross-Valley Pond 001 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Freshwater Cross-Valley Pond 001 Dam, located in Jackson, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by TCW Company in New Lexington.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1981, stands at a height of 17.3 feet and serves the primary purpose of tailings containment. With a storage capacity of 69.8 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.42 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its importance, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential. It is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which conducts regular inspections every five years. The last inspection in 2016 revealed the dam's poor condition, prompting the need for maintenance and potential risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in water resource management.
As a key feature in the tributary to Cackley Swamp, Freshwater Cross-Valley Pond 001 Dam plays a vital role in regulating water flow and storage in the region. However, its deteriorating condition and significant hazard potential highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and potential risk mitigation efforts to safeguard both the dam's structural integrity and the surrounding environment's water resources and climate sustainability.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
910 |
Dam Height |
17.3 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO CACKLEY SWAMP |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.7 |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
69.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Raccoon Creek Near Ewington Oh
|
18cfs |
Raccoon Creek At Adamsville Oh
|
130cfs |
Symmes Creek At Aid Oh
|
110cfs |
Ohio River At Greenup Dam Near Greenup
|
33900cfs |
Raccoon Creek Near Bolin Mills Oh
|
47cfs |
Scioto River At Higby Oh
|
1480cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Freshwater Cross-Valley Pond 001 Dam