Chippewa Creek Structure VIII-C, located in River Styx, Ohio, is a flood risk reduction dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1976.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 25 feet and stretching 2400 feet in length, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. The dam has a drainage area of 3.86 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 12545 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Chippewa Creek Structure VIII-C is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in June 2020 deemed it satisfactory. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment for the dam are currently under review, with the last inspection date reported as June 2020.
Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate conservation will find Chippewa Creek Structure VIII-C an intriguing case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. With its unique design, regulatory oversight, and risk assessment profile, this dam exemplifies the intricate balance between human intervention in natural water systems and the imperative of safeguarding communities from potential disasters.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
2400 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
RIVER STYX |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
3.86 |
Nid Storage |
2860 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |