Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike

OHIO RIVER - OFFSTREAM· Adams, Ohio· Built 1982· Earth· 84 ft tall
High Hazard Tailings Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 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 84 ft (taller than 98.5% in OH)
Dam Length14,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage12.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage12.1K acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDOH01127

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: No
Last Inspection: June 28, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Kingfisher Development LLC

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike?

Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike 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 Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike?

Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike is owned by Kingfisher Development LLC (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike built?

Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike?

Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike 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 Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike?

Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike has a dam height of 84 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 Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike last inspected?

Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike was last inspected on June 28, 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.