No. 2 Slurry Pond dam
No. 2 Slurry Pond
No. 2 Slurry Pond, also known as Perkins Run, is a private water supply structure located in Alledonia, Belmont County, Ohio. This Earth-type dam stands at a towering height of 300 feet and spans 7,050 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3,131 acre-feet. While not regulated by the state, this high-hazard potential dam is overseen and inspected by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Despite its critical role in water supply, the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, highlighting potential risks and challenges in its maintenance.
With a primary purpose of water supply and additional functions for tailings management, No. 2 Slurry Pond plays a vital role in supporting local water needs. Located just 2.5 miles away from the city, this structure is crucial for maintaining a reliable water source in the region. Although lacking detailed information on its inspection frequency and emergency preparedness, the dam's significant storage capacity and high hazard potential underscore the importance of ensuring its safety and stability for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
As a privately owned structure with no state jurisdiction or permitting requirements, No. 2 Slurry Pond stands as a key component of the local water infrastructure, providing essential storage and supply capabilities. Despite its remote location and limited regulatory oversight, the dam's impressive height and storage capacity demand attention and careful monitoring to mitigate potential hazards and ensure continued water resource availability for the community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and environmental stewardship in maintaining a sustainable water supply system.
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 No. 2 Slurry Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 41 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 58 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 74 cfs | → |
| Ohio River Above Sardis | 43,300 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 19 cfs | → |
| Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near No. 2 Slurry Pond.
Boat launches
- Slope Creek Reservoir Ramp
- Barkcamp State Park
- Powhatan Point Boat Launch
- Barnesville Memorial Park
- Clarington Village Ramp
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
Track No. 2 Slurry Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About No. 2 Slurry Pond
Where does the data for No. 2 Slurry Pond 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 No. 2 Slurry Pond.