Bacon Low Head Dam
Bacon Low Head Dam is a masonry dam located in Seneca County, Ohio, built in 1922. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Bacon Low Head Dam
The primary purpose of Bacon 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 Frank L. Bacon (private). It impounds the Sandusky River near Tiffin.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,000 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Nearest City | Tiffin |
| River/Stream | Sandusky River |
| Coordinates | 41.12361, -83.17222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,000 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Frank L. Bacon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00801 |
| Federal ID | OH00801 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |