Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam

TRIBUTARY TO SKULL FORK· Guernsey, Ohio· Built 1979· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 46.4% in OH)
Dam Length385 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,757 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDOH01674

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: No
Last Inspection: August 11, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Sybil P. Tarpley

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam?

Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond 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 River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam?

Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam is owned by Sybil P. Tarpley (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam built?

Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam?

Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam?

Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam last inspected?

Ohio River Collieries Sediment Pond Dam was last inspected on August 11, 2020. 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.