Slate Run Metro Park Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Slate Run Metro Park Dam, located in Pickaway County, Ohio, is a recreational earth dam completed in 1993 with a height of 15 feet and a length of 1000 feet.


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Summary

The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 147 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which conducts regular inspections to ensure its safety and satisfactory condition.

The dam is situated on a tributary to Slate Run and has a low hazard potential, with a maximum discharge of 460 cubic feet per second. Despite its low risk level, the dam is subject to a five-year inspection frequency to assess its structural integrity and maintenance needs. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in October 2020, indicating a proactive approach to emergency preparedness and risk management.

With its picturesque location and importance for recreational activities, the Slate Run Metro Park Dam remains a significant structure in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the careful monitoring and maintenance efforts that go into ensuring the safety and functionality of this dam, as well as its role in providing recreational opportunities for the community.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO SLATE RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14.8

Drainage Area

0.32

Nid Storage

147

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.