Horseshoe Diversion Dam
Horseshoe Diversion Dam is a timber crib dam located in Butler County, Ohio, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Horseshoe Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Diversion Dam 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 City Of Hamilton, Oh (local government). It impounds the Miami River near Hamilton.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 98 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, 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 08/21/2018.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | Hamilton |
| River/Stream | Miami River |
| Coordinates | 39.42630, -84.50330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Hamilton, OH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03186 |
| Federal ID | OH03186S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |