Lowhead Dams Inventory & Removal Projects


     The Division of Soil and Water Resources, in cooperation with several ODNR divisions and other State agencies, is compiling information on lowhead dam removal. The information presented here is to assist the decision-making process of individuals, conservation groups, and local governmental entities considering undertaking a dam removal project. 

     The Division of Wildlife has produced a video that introduces the rational and long term benefits of lowhead dam removal.

The information collected includes:

Ohio Low head dams locations. Ohio Low head dam removal projects. Ohio run-of-the-river dams and Ohio channel dams.

Ohio Low head dam locations and Ohio low head dam removal