Julian Griggs Dam

Franklin County, Ohio (near UPPER ARLINGTON)

River/Stream: SCIOTO RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
52 ft
Dam Length
983 ft
Reservoir Storage
16,412 acre-ft
Year Completed
1905
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
136,562 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-05-19

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
OH00740
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
40.01556, -83.09389
Age
121 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.