Piqua Low Head Dam
Piqua Low Head Dam is a concrete dam located in Miami County, Ohio, built in 1937. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Piqua Low Head Dam
The primary purpose of Piqua Low Head Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Piqua (local government). It impounds the Great Miami River near Piqua.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 276 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 870 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Miami |
| Nearest City | Piqua |
| River/Stream | Great Miami River |
| Coordinates | 40.13361, -84.23639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 870 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,606 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Piqua |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00514 |
| Federal ID | OH00514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |