Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam dam
Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam
The Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam, located in Plainfield, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by the Peabody Coal Company for grade stabilization purposes. Completed in 1989, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 495 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary of Willis Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 44.2 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.78 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio. The dam's last inspection took place in December 2017, with an inspection frequency of every five years. While there are no associated structures or spillway types reported for this dam, its role in grade stabilization and water resource management is vital for the local ecosystem and community.
With its strategic location and design, the Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for maintaining water quality and quantity in Coshocton County, Ohio. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of structures like this dam in managing sediment and maintaining stream stability cannot be overstated. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam to be an intriguing case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and regulatory oversight in the face of evolving challenges.
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 Sediment Pond E-55 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas River At Newcomerstown Oh | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh | 4,080 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh | 51 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Dresden Oh | 4,570 cfs | → |
| Leatherwood Creek Near Kipling Oh | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Simco Sediment Pond E-55 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
- Salt Fork State Park - Campground Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Salt Fork Marina
Track Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam
Where does the data for Simco Sediment Pond E-55 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Simco Sediment Pond E-55 Dam.