Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11

BRELSFORD RUN· Muskingum, Ohio· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11 is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 37% in OH)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage101 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge60 cfs
NID IDOH02173

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 26, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Eli and Lori Miller

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11?

Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11 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 Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11?

Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11 is owned by Eli and Lori Miller (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11?

Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11?

Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11 has a dam height of 23 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 Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11 last inspected?

Columbus Southern Power Company Dam Ma-11 was last inspected on October 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.