Troy Low Head Dam dam
Troy Low Head Dam
The Troy Low Head Dam, located in Tipp City, Ohio, along the Great Miami River, is a gravity dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Owned by the local government, this dam stands at a height of 9.38 feet and has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. With a surface area of 45 acres and a drainage area of 926 square miles, the dam provides both recreational opportunities and important water resource management functions in the region.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, the Troy Low Head Dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with the last inspection conducted in September 2019. With a history of providing water storage for the surrounding area, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources and supporting recreational activities along the Great Miami River.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find the Troy Low Head Dam an intriguing structure, contributing to both local recreation and water management efforts. With its location in Miami County, Ohio, this dam plays a vital role in maintaining water levels, supporting wildlife habitats, and offering recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As a gravity dam with a history of fulfilling multiple purposes, the Troy Low Head Dam exemplifies the intersection of infrastructure, water resource management, and environmental stewardship in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Troy Low Head Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Great Miami River At Troy Oh | 611 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Piqua Oh | 520 cfs | → |
| Stillwater River At Pleasant Hill Oh | 680 cfs | → |
| Great Miami River At Taylorsville Oh | 843 cfs | → |
| Loramie Creek At Lockington Oh | 213 cfs | → |
| Stillwater River At Englewood Oh | 1,140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Troy Low Head Dam.
Track Troy Low Head Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Troy Low Head Dam
Where does the data for Troy Low Head Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Troy Low Head Dam.