Thoreau Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityGOULD PARK
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO BIG WALNUT CREEK
Coordinates40.07528, -82.87028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length685 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage165 acre-ft
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge4,380 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerColumbus & Franklin Co Metro Park Dist
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/18/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00736
Federal IDOH00736
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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