No. 2 Slurry Pond
Key Takeaway
No. 2 Slurry Pond is classified as high hazard in Ohio. 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 | 300 ft (taller than 99.9% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 7,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| NID ID | OH83467 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Robert E Murray
Private
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What is the hazard classification of No. 2 Slurry Pond?
No. 2 Slurry Pond 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 No. 2 Slurry Pond?
No. 2 Slurry Pond is owned by Robert E Murray (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of No. 2 Slurry Pond?
No. 2 Slurry Pond serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is No. 2 Slurry Pond?
No. 2 Slurry Pond has a dam height of 300 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.