Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir)

Vinton, Ohio· Earth· 100 ft tall
High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir) 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 100 ft (taller than 99% in OH)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
NID IDOH83471

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: Yes
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Wexford Capital LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir)?

Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir) 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 Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir)?

Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir) is owned by Wexford Capital LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir)?

Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir) 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 Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir)?

Refuse Imp. (Sands Hill Reservoir) has a dam height of 100 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.