Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam
Key Takeaway
Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 64.6% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00910 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ODNR, Division of Wildlife
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam?
Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam?
Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Wildlife (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam built?
Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam?
Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam?
Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam last inspected?
Appalachian Wildlife Area Pond Mb-165 Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.