Northpark Center Retention Dam

TRIBUTARY TO THE GREAT MIAMI RIVER· Montgomery, Ohio· Built 1995· Concrete· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Northpark Center Retention Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 0.9% in OH)
Dam Length180 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge3,228 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDOH02863

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 24, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

City of Huber Heights

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Northpark Center Retention Dam?

Northpark Center Retention Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Northpark Center Retention Dam?

Northpark Center Retention Dam is owned by City of Huber Heights (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Northpark Center Retention Dam built?

Northpark Center Retention Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Northpark Center Retention Dam?

Northpark Center Retention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Northpark Center Retention Dam?

Northpark Center Retention Dam has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Northpark Center Retention Dam last inspected?

Northpark Center Retention Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.