What to Expect
A number of resources help explain what to expect if the Fifth Avenue Dam were removed. The
feasibility study conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers analyzes the ramifications of several removal and restoration options, and a
letter from OSU faculty describes the probable effects of dam removal on habitat and stream biology.
Valuable lessons can also be learned from other dam removals in Ohio, including the
Kent Dam and the
Munroe Falls Dam. Finally, the
Clearing House for Dam Removal Information provides details of dam removals nationwide, offering both pro and con perspectives.
Illustrations show the
current & proposed river bed (small detail below), as well as
future projections of the area (large files).
