Hoover Dam

Franklin County, Ohio (near CENTRAL COLLEGE)

River/Stream: BIG WALNUT CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
86 ft
Dam Length
2,583 ft
Reservoir Storage
145,079 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
148,003 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-06-11

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH00737
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
40.10806, -82.88139
Age
70 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.