Piqua Low Head Dam

Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMiami
Nearest CityPIQUA
River/StreamGREAT MIAMI RIVER
Coordinates40.13361, -84.23639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage276 acre-ft
Max Storage276 acre-ft
Normal Storage276 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area870 sq mi
Max Discharge19,606 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Piqua
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Last Inspection10/23/2014
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00514
Federal IDOH00514
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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