Franz Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMiami
Nearest CityPIQUA
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO SWIFT RUN
Coordinates40.15167, -84.25833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1876 (150 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage92 acre-ft
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge560 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Piqua
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH02104
Federal IDOH02104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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