Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex
Key Takeaway
Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 73.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 9,850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| NID ID | OH01453 |
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
Conesville Industrial Park, LLC
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex?
Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex 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 Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex?
Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex is owned by Conesville Industrial Park, LLC (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex?
Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex 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 Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex?
Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex has a dam height of 35 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 Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex last inspected?
Conesville Plant Ash Pond Complex was last inspected on October 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.