Harpersfield Low Head Dam
Harpersfield Low Head Dam is a concrete dam located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, built in 1913. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Harpersfield Low Head Dam
The primary purpose of Harpersfield Low Head Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ashtabula Metro Park District (local government). It impounds the Grand River near Harpersfield.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 575 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2016.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ashtabula |
| Nearest City | Harpersfield |
| River/Stream | Grand River |
| Coordinates | 41.75611, -80.94444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 575 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,660 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ashtabula Metro Park District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00810 |
| Federal ID | OH00810 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |