Elkem Sludge Holding Pond 5c Dam

Ashtabula County, Ohio (near ASHTABULA)

River/Stream: TRIBUTARY TO LAKE ERIE - OFFSTREAM

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
2,475 ft
Reservoir Storage
190 acre-ft
Year Completed
1988
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
20 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-09-29

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH01180
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
41.90917, -80.75417
Age
38 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.