Independence Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance |
| Nearest City | FLORIDA |
| River/Stream | MAUMEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.29083, -84.28111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 652 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 545 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,545 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 122,064 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |