Projects 2006
Mowing the Dams / Channels

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Dam Safety regulations require flood control dams to be mown at least once per year and preferably twice a year. Four of the dams currently are mown twice a year, the other four are mown by the land owners anywhere from one to three times a year.

Photo above shows the annual mowing of Dam IV-A. The use of specialized equipment is essential to mow the steep grades of the dams.

Periodic mowing allows Subdistrict staff the ability to observe potential damage from wildlife, erosion and seepage.