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Composite image of dam structures
Downstream view of an earth and rock open channel spillway.
From Dam Safety Fact Sheet number 49.
 
 

New Program Items

07/30/2010
2010 Dam Safety Report Now Available.
The 2010 report provides insight into the dam inspections, numerous Emergency Action Plans, and enforcement actions completed in 2010, and sets 2011 goals for the program.
Download this 12 page report now (792 KB pdf)
06/16/2010
Dam Safety Annual Fee Rules Update

Currently in effect annual fee calculations and rules can be found on the below web pages:
05/07/2010
2009 Dam Safety Report Now Available.
The 2009 report provides insight into the public safety and economic value of 370 dam inspections, numerous Emergency Action Plans, and enforcement actions completed in 2009, and sets 2010 goals for the program.
Download this 12 page report now (1 MB pdf)
03/10/2009
One NEW Lowhead Dam Removal Case Study Added
One structure removed:
  • Nelson Park Dam, Franklin County (Alum Creek ).
Go to Case Studies Page
12/02/2008
Two new Lowhead Dam Removal Case Studies Added
The two structures removed were:
  • Wolfe Park Dam, Franklin County (Alum Creek ) and
  • Central Ave. Dam, Delaware County (Olentangy River).
Go to Case Studies Page