Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 91% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00034 |
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
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam?
Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 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 Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam?
Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 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 Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam built?
Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam?
Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 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 Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam?
Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Broken Aro Slurry Pond No. 1 Dam was last inspected on October 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.