Thoreau Pond Dam
Ohio — Franklin County — TRIBUTARY TO BIG WALNUT CREEK
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin |
| River | TRIBUTARY TO BIG WALNUT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.07528, -82.87028 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 18, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Columbus & Franklin Co Metro Park Dist |
Location Map
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.