Providence Dam - Grand Rapids, Ohio
N 41° 25.008 W 083° 52.209
17T E 260130 N 4589003
The Providence Dam is located in Providence Metropark at 13827 US 24 at SR 578 in Grand Rapids, Ohio
Waymark Code: WMG0KJ
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2012
Views: 1
The Providence and Grand Rapids dams are located on the Maumee River in Grand Rapids, Ohio. They are low-head dams built in late 1830's as rock-crib dams that were later reinforced with concrete in 1908. The Providence dam is 362.1 m (1188 ft) long and 2.6 m (8.5 ft) tall while the Grand Rapids dam is 195.7 m (642 ft) long and 2.4 m (8 ft) tall. Both dams create a single reservoir with a normal pool storage of 1233.5 m3 (43,561 ft3) that is used for water supply and recreation. Fishing and watersports are allowed. Providence Metropark is open 7am till dusk daily.
Waterway where the dam is located: Maumee River
Main use of the Water Dam: Recreation Area
Material used in the structure: Masonry/Concrete
Height of Dam: 2.6 m (8.5 ft)
Date built: 01/01/1838
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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