Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam

TRIBUTARY TO MANS FORK· Morgan, Ohio· Built 1968· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings State Government

Key Takeaway

Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 79.3% in OH)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage193 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,064 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDOH00833

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 2, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

ODNR, Division of Wildlife

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam?

Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 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-141 Dam?

Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 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-141 Dam built?

Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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-141 Dam?

Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 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-141 Dam?

Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam has a dam height of 38 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-141 Dam last inspected?

Ohio Power Company Pond Mb-141 Dam was last inspected on October 2, 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.