Dams in Miami County, Ohio
8Total Dams
2High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Miami County, Ohio
Miami County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Miami County is 105 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Swift Run Lake Dam at 39 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Pond Dam | High | Poor | 21 | Water Supply | 1876 |
| Echo Lake Dam | High | Poor | 14 | Water Supply | 1876 |
| Swift Run Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 39 | Water Supply | 1876 |
| Hidden Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 21 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Decker Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 16 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Troy Low Head Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 10 | Recreation | |
| Piqua Low Head Dam | Undetermined | 9 | Recreation | 1937 | |
| Kraus Lake Dam | Undetermined | 8 | Recreation | 1959 |