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Soil & Water Resources
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Columbus, Ohio
43229-6693

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Dam Safety Engineering Program – Home & News

Dam and levee safety – protecting the public and maintaining critical infrastructure
Key Components
  • Inspect more than 1550 private and public dams every five  years
  • Issue reports, including areas of dam deficiency
  • Review and approve construction plans for new dams and levees or repairs to existing structures
  • Issue repair orders and take emergency actions to safeguard life, health and property
  • Provide technical and information assistance for dam and levee owners
 Program Authority
Ohio Revised Code §1521.06 through 1521.064
Ohio Administrative Code 1501.21-1 through 1501.21-24

Program Assistance
Offered to:
Private and public dam and levee owners and concerned citizens
24-Hour Emergency No.
(614) 799-9538

Program News and New Items
Posted
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05/20/2013
Interactive Dam Location Map Tool Now Available
This interactive map allows the user to view the locations of dams regulated by the Dam Safety Program (over 1500 dams) as well as over 4000 non-jurisdictional dams and other features.
Go to dam locations mapping tool now.

05/08/2013
New Probable Maximum Precipitation Study Under Review
A new Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) study completed in 2013 is now under review by the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources. On May 8, 2013, ODNR met with a review committee from the Ohio Dam Safety Organization to review the study and solicit comments.
Download more about this study now (57 KB pdf)

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
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 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