Ohio

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In Ohio, dams are regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR); Division of Water Resources; Ohio Dam Safety Program. Learn more at their website and ASDSO's State of Ohio summary page.

Statutes

Construction permits for dams and levees required; exceptions.

Surety bond conditioned on satisfactory completion of project in accordance with terms of permit and plans and specifications.

Inspection of dams and levees.

Annual inspection fee.

Administrative rules from exemption from inspections.

Right of entry.

Rules

Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 1501:21 - Division of Soil and Water Resources (Dam Safety)

Guidance Documents

Technical Guidance for Dam Break Studies

Probable Maximum Precipitation Study Overview

Probable Maximum Precipitation Application Guidance

Ohio Statewide PMF Final Report

Ohio Statewide PMF Appendix F - Storm Analysis Data

Probable Maximum Precipitation Maps

Pump Lake Drain Guidance