International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10

MILLER CREEK· Muskingum, Ohio· Built 1976· Earth· 68 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10 is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 68 ft (taller than 97.2% in OH)
Dam Length910 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage615 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge4,565 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDOH00841

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 25, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

International Center for the

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10 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 International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10 is owned by International Center for the (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10 built?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10 has a dam height of 68 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 International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10 last inspected?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #10 was last inspected on October 25, 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.