Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5

OHIO RIVER - OFFSTREAM· Adams, Ohio· Earth· 41 ft tall

Significant Hazard Tailings Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5 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	41 ft (taller than 84.4% in OH)
Dam Length	4,200 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.1K acre-ft

Surface Area	32 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	OH03182

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: June 6, 2018

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Kingfisher Development LLC

Public Utility

Nearby Dams

Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 7

Adams, OH

Significant Hazard 39 ft

Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 6

Adams, OH

Significant Hazard 30 ft

Maysville Mason Cnty Recreation Dam

Mason, KY

Low Hazard 34 ft

East Ky Power(Spurlock Ash Pond Dam)

Mason, KY

Low Hazard 28 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5?

Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5 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 Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5?

Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5 is owned by Kingfisher Development LLC (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5?

Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5 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 Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5?

Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5 has a dam height of 41 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 Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5 last inspected?

Jm Stuart Station Ash Pond No. 5 was last inspected on June 6, 2018. 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.