Big Island Wetland Dam

Ohio — Marion County — TRIBUTARY OF SCIOTO RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyMarion
RiverTRIBUTARY OF SCIOTO RIVER
Coordinates40.57278, -83.29944

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
NID Storage616 acre-ft
Max Storage616 acre-ft
Surface Area116 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 5, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerODNR, Division of Wildlife

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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