Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a
Key Takeaway
Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 82.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 3,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01179 |
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
EMC Ashtabula, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a?
Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a 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 Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a?
Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a is owned by EMC Ashtabula, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a built?
Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a?
Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a 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 Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a?
Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a 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 Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a last inspected?
Elkem Fluid Waste Pond 3a was last inspected on September 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.