International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #49 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #49, located in Cumberland, Ohio, serves as a vital water supply source in the region.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 21.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 52 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 9.1 acres and is associated with the tributary to Miller Creek, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.

Despite its crucial role in water supply, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, with a low hazard potential. The last inspection conducted in November 2017 highlighted the need for improvements to address the dam's structural integrity. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources regulates the dam, ensuring its compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols to guarantee public safety and water resource management.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the sustainability of dams like International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #49, attention to maintenance and risk management becomes paramount. With a focus on enhancing the dam's condition and emergency preparedness, stakeholders can ensure the continued availability of water resources while mitigating potential hazards associated with aging infrastructure.

Dam Length

538

Dam Height

21.5

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO MILLER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.1

Drainage Area

0.29

Nid Storage

70

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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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. 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

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, 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.