Ohio
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.
Hoover Dam, Westerville, OH |
Statutes
Construction permits for dams and levees required; exceptions.
Surety bond conditioned on satisfactory completion of a project in accordance with terms
Inspection of dams and levees.
Administrative rules from exemption from inspections.
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