International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9

TRIBUTARY TO MILLER CREEK· Muskingum, Ohio· Built 1962· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9 is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 39.8% in OH)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge431 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDOH00840

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: No
Last Inspection: October 25, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

International Center for the

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9 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 International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9 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 #9 built?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 #9?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9 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 #9?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9 has a dam height of 24 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 #9 last inspected?

International Animal Preserve Pond Dam #9 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.