Gavin Bottom Ash Pond
Key Takeaway
Gavin Bottom Ash Pond is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 77.9% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 6,650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00971 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Gavin Power, LLC
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Gavin Bottom Ash Pond?
Gavin Bottom Ash Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Gavin Bottom Ash Pond?
Gavin Bottom Ash Pond is owned by Gavin Power, LLC (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gavin Bottom Ash Pond built?
Gavin Bottom Ash Pond was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Gavin Bottom Ash Pond?
Gavin Bottom Ash Pond 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 Gavin Bottom Ash Pond?
Gavin Bottom Ash Pond has a dam height of 37 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 Gavin Bottom Ash Pond last inspected?
Gavin Bottom Ash Pond was last inspected on May 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.