Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam dam
Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam
The Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam, also known as Fly Ash Reservoir No. 2, is a significant water resource structure located in Brilliant, Ohio. Built in 2014 by the American Electric Power Service Corp., this earth dam stands at a height of 250 feet and has a length of 1630 feet, with a storage capacity of 13,500 acre-feet. Situated on Blockhouse Run in Jefferson County, Ohio, this dam serves the primary purpose of tailings storage.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2017, this dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the region. The dam also has a notable drainage area of 2.2 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 5,409 cubic feet per second.
Despite its high hazard potential, the Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam continues to provide essential water resource management services in Ohio. With its impressive storage capacity and strategic location on Blockhouse Run, this dam stands as a vital infrastructure for maintaining water quality, managing tailings, and safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. As a key component of the state's water resource infrastructure, this dam underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and inspection to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
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 Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 104 cfs | → |
| Kings Creek At Weirton | 23 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 192 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 83 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 92 cfs | → |
| Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh | 298 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- Newburg Landing
- Raccoon State Park
- Jim Kenney Park
- Barkcamp State Park
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Tomlinson Run State Park
- Raccoon Creek State Park
- Montour Trail - Boggs Trailhead Campsite
Track Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam
Where does the data for Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 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 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 Cardinal Fly Ash No. 2 Dam.