April 7, 2025 – Major Flood Storage Event Ongoing Across the Great Miami River Watershed A major high-water event is still underway across the Miami Conservancy District and Southwest Ohio. The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) dams—Germantown, Englewood, Lockington, and Taylorsville—continue to store floodwaters. While river levels ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold a special meeting on April 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to consider a property matter, including an Executive Session to discuss potential property acquisition. The meeting will be held at the Miami Conservancy District ...

The Miami Conservancy District has fully activated its flood protection system in response to widespread heavy rainfall across the Great Miami River Watershed. Over the past 72 hours, the region has received 3.00 to 5.00 inches of rain, with 1.50 to 2.50 inches falling in just the last 24 hours. As a result, all five Miami Conservancy Di ...

April 2, 2025 – With severe storms and heavy rainfall expected across the Miami Valley, the Miami Conservancy District is taking proactive measures to ensure the region remains protected from potential flooding. Forecasts predict up to six inches of rain between Wednesday and Sunday, increasing the risk of rising river levels and locali ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold its regular meeting on March 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Miami Conservancy District located at 38 East Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402.  The regular meeting will be preceded by a work session at 9:00 a.m.

Winter may be in full swing, but the Miami Conservancy District is working year-round to protect our region from flooding and safeguard our water resources. In this month's Conservancy News, we're diving into: 🔹 Flood Storage Report – 1.5 billion gallons stored during February storms🔹 Benefit Assessment Study Updates – What†...

  The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold a special meeting on January 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the special meeting is to consider a resolution to authorize a construction contract for Sycamore Bridge and the preliminary findings on the Phase 1 Flood Protection Benefit Ass ...

December 2024 delivered 4.43 inches of precipitation to the Great Miami River Watershed, surpassing the monthly average by 1.32 inches. The highest rainfall was recorded at Germantown Dam with 6.23 inches, while Lakeview observed the lowest at 3.22 inches. For the year 2024, the watershed received a total of 41.91 inches of precipitation ...

"WRDA (125) Great Miami River, Ohio" Project Aims to Transform the Region Dayton, Ohio — The Miami Conservancy District announces its inclusion in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 under Section 125, a vital milestone for the Great Miami River and the communities it serves. The WRDA (125) Great Miami River, Ohio proje ...

The Board of Appraisers of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will meet on January 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at The Miami Conservancy District located at 38 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402.

The Miami Conservancy District successfully stored floodwaters for the 9th time in 2024, spanning December 29 to January 3. With 2–3 inches of rainfall across the region, MCD’s flood protection system—including Germantown, Englewood, Lockington, and Taylorsville dams—played a pivotal role in preventing flooding and ensuring commun ...

Stay informed about our work, upcoming projects, and tips to protect water resources by subscribing to our newsletter.  Previous newsletters 2024 MCD Newsletters  Holiday Message  In Memoriam  December 2024  November 2024  October 2024  August 2024  April 2024  February 2024 

Flood Protection System Activated; Parks and Gate Closures in Place DAYTON, OHIO (December 29, 2024) – For the ninth time this year, the Miami Conservancy District is storing floodwaters at its dams following a rainfall of 1.00 to 1.50 inches overnight across the Miami Valley. The flood protection system is actively managing high water ...

December 5, 2024 – The Miami Conservancy District, in partnership with the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), is embarking on a groundbreaking research initiative to protect one of the region's most vital resources: the Buried Valley Aquifer. This aquifer system supplies drinking water to more than 1 million people and supports lo ...

DAYTON, OH – Tourism along the Great Miami Riverway hit record levels in 2023, with visitor spending generating a total economic impact of $1.2 billion, according to a new study by Tourism Economics. Visitor expenditure grew by 6% over the previous year, reaching $710 million, and supported 10,930 jobs across the region.   “These f ...

🌊 Floodwaters stored, communities protected! This week, the Germantown Dam stepped up during the 8th high water event of the year.   🔹 When? The dam went into storage around 6 PM on Monday, December 16, 2024 and released water by 5 AM the next morning. 🔹 How much? It held back 410 acre-feet of water—equivalent ...

The Board of Directors of The Miami Conservancy District and its Subdistricts will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the Miami Conservancy District located at 38 East Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402. The regular meeting will be preceded by a work session at 10:00 a.m.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of two remarkable members of our family: Lloyd Ballard, a dedicated surveyor and 34-year employee of Miami Conservancy District, and William E. Lukens, who served with distinction on the Miami Conservancy District Board of Directors for over 17 years. Lloyd and Bill embodied the spirit of ...

    Flood risk: protective measures up to ten times more cost-effective than rebuilding Flood risk is rising due to weather extremes and urban sprawl, but protective measures can make a world of difference. Since 1913, the Miami Conservancy District has safeguarded Southwest Ohio with a comprehensive flood protection system of da ...

As published on WYSO - November 11, 2024 Visitors recently toured the Lockington Dam to see what goes into protecting over 1 million people and $10 billion worth of property from floods. The tour was put on by the Miami Conservancy District, which established the flood protection system in the Miami Valley following a devastati ...