Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment

TRIBUTARY TO PARKER RUN· Meigs, Ohio· Other· 131 ft tall

High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment is classified as high hazard in Ohio. 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	131 ft (taller than 99.3% in OH)
Dam Length	2,600 ft
Dam Type	Other
Max Storage	10.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage	8.4K acre-ft

Surface Area	215 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	2,415 cfs
NID ID	OH02094

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

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Consol Mining Company LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment?

Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment 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 Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment?

Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment is owned by Consol Mining Company LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment?

Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment 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 Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment?

Meigs Mine No. 1 Slurry Impoundment has a dam height of 131 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.

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.