Delaware Dam

Ohio — Delaware County — OLENTANGY RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyDelaware
RiverOLENTANGY RIVER
Coordinates40.35888, -83.06900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height92 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length18,600 ft
NID Storage132,000 acre-ft
Max Storage132,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 16, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Other NameDelaware Lake

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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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