Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam
Key Takeaway
Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 82.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,137 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01450 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ODNR, Division of Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam?
Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam?
Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam built?
Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam?
Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 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 Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam?
Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam last inspected?
Broken Aro Sediment Pond No. 47 Dam was last inspected on October 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.