Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam dam
Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam
Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam, located in Plainfield, Ohio, was completed in 1984 by the Peabody Coal Company and serves as a tailings dam for sediment management. The dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 280 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Situated along a tributary to White Eyes Creek, the dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair during its last inspection in December 2017. With an emergency action plan in place and a five-year inspection frequency, the Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam is equipped to handle any potential risks. The dam plays a crucial role in managing sediment and protecting the surrounding environment, showcasing the importance of effective water resource management in mitigating climate-related challenges.
This earth dam not only serves a practical purpose in sediment control but also highlights the collaboration between private entities and state regulatory agencies in safeguarding water resources. With its strategic location and compliance with state permitting and enforcement requirements, the Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam stands as a testament to effective dam management in the face of changing climate conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and supporting such infrastructure projects are vital in ensuring the sustainable management of our natural resources.
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 Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh | 3,800 cfs | → |
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 28 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Dresden Oh | 4,200 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 26 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam.
Boat launches
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
- Salt Fork State Park - Rocky Fork Access
- East Muskingum Avenue Dresden
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
Campgrounds
- Colonial Campground
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Area 31 Campsite
- Woodgrove Campground H
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
Track Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 Dam
Where does the data for Simco-Peabody Sediment Pond No. 28 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 Low 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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