O'Shaughnessy Dam (Ohio)

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This article concerns the dam near Columbus, Ohio. For the one in the Sierra Nevada mountains, see O'Shaughnessy Dam.

Contents 1 Background 2 Hydroelectricity 3 External Links 4 References

[edit] Background

The O'Shaughnessy Dam is located on the Scioto River near Dublin, Ohio, USA. The dam forms O'Shaughnessy Reservoir, which is a major source of drinking water for the city of Columbus. It was completed 1925 following recommendations of then superintendent Jerry O'Shaughnessy (for whom the dam was named).^[1] Located 10 miles upstream of the smaller Griggs Dam, it provides a large area for various forms of recreation in addition to its water supply duties. The reservoir holds 6.3 billion gallons (24 million cubic meters) over a surface area of 845 acres (342 hectares).^[2]

[edit] Hydroelectricity

The city of Columbus installed a hydroelectric operation on the west side of the dam, which was completed in 1987.^[3] The turbines can only be operated when there is sufficient flow, which means the dam cannot continuously produce electricity. With a head of 18 feet (5.5 meters)^[4], the two turbines together produce 5 megawatts.^[5][6]

[edit] External Links

• USGS Real-Time Water Data

[edit] References