Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 73.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,542 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00832 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ODNR, Division of Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam?
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam 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 Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam?
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam built?
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam?
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam 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 Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam?
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam last inspected?
Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-133 Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.