Take the Portage. Live to Paddle Again. Low head dams may look calm and harmless, but they are one of the most dangerous hazards found on rivers and streams. The water flowing over a dam creates a powerful circulating current that can trap boats and swimmers underwater. Escape from this current is extremely difficult. Recognizing the w ...

Tait Station Dam Removal, Great Miami River (2018)Originally built in 1935 for cooling a coal-fired power plant, removal eliminated hazardous hydraulics and improved fish habitat. Fully funded at $1.75 million, the project enhanced both safety and river ecology. This time-lapse video showed the removal work through November 2018. The proe ...