Hoover Dam, in Blendon Township, Franklin County, Ohio, near Westerville, dams Big Walnut Creek to form the Hoover Memorial Reservoir. Construction began during 1953 due to the increased water demand of post-war Columbus. The project was completed and dedicated in 1955 and the dam officially opened in 1958. It was named for two brothers, Charles P. Hoover and Clarence B. Hoover, to honor their careers with the City of Columbus Waterworks.

The dam's reservoir is a major water source for the city of Columbus. It holds of water and has a surface area of , or about five square miles. The dam is long, including of spillway. It was constructed from of concrete and of earth.

The dam reaches a maximum height of above the stream bed, and is above sea level at its peak elevation. The uncontrolled spillway reaches a peak elevation of above sea level.

thumb|800px|A panorama of the Hoover Dam in [[Westerville, Ohio|none]]

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File:Bridge over Hoover Dam (Blendon Township).jpg |A view of the bridge and water flowing over the dam

File:Bridge over Hoover Dam (Blendon Township) from top.jpg |A view of the reservoir behind the dam

File:Hoover Lake 1.jpg|A view of the reservoir from on top of the dam

File:Hoover Dam Ohio Aerial.jpg|Hoover Dam Ohio aerial view

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References

  • Hoover Reservoir fishing map