North Broadway Low Head Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityCITY OF COLUMBUS
River/StreamOLENTANGY RIVER
Coordinates40.02944, -83.02389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height6 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length190 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage132 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area522 sq mi
Max Discharge12,940 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerCity of Columbus
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/21/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH03029
Federal IDOH03029
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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