Auglaize Hydro
Auglaize Hydro is a gravity dam located in Defiance County, Ohio, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Auglaize Hydro
The primary purpose of Auglaize Hydro is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Bryan Municipal Utilities (local government). It impounds the Auglaize River near Defiance.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 500 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,318 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance |
| Nearest City | Defiance |
| River/Stream | Auglaize River |
| Coordinates | 41.23740, -84.40000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,318 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,981 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Bryan Municipal Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00385 |
| Federal ID | OH00385 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |