O'Shaughnessy Dam, Powell

Name: O'Shaughnessy Dam
Address: Glick Rd, Powell, 43065, United States

#3 among attractions in Powell

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Facts and practical information

The O'Shaughnessy Dam is located on the Scioto River near Dublin, Ohio, United States. The dam forms O'Shaughnessy Reservoir, which is a major source of drinking water for the city of Columbus. It was completed in 1925 following recommendations of then superintendent Jerry O'Shaughnessy. At the time, the reservoir was described as "the finest inland waterway in the United States." 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 US gallons over a surface area of 845 acres. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located on the east bank of the reservoir, near the dam. ()

Built: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 40°9'15"N, 83°7'32"W

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Glick RdPowell 43065 United States

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Day trips

O'Shaughnessy Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Muirfield Village, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Olentangy Indian Caverns, Zoombezi Bay.

1.1 miSW
Golf
Muirfield Village, Dublin
29 min walk • Muirfield Village is an “upscale” golf-oriented community in the central United States, located in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb north of Columbus.
0.6 miE
Aquarium, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell
15 min walk • The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a non-profit zoo located near Powell in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio, United States, north of the city of Columbus.
4.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Tours
Olentangy Indian Caverns, Delaware
110 min walk • The Olentangy Indian Caverns are a series of caves, natural passages and rooms occupying three different levels. The caverns were formed millions of years ago by an underground river that cut through the limestone rock. They were used by the Wyandotte Indians as a refuge from the weather and from their enemies the Delaware Indians.
~1700 ftE
Water park, Amusement park, Park
Zoombezi Bay, Powell
9 min walk • Zoombezi Bay is a 22.7-acre water park owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium near Powell, Ohio just north of Columbus. The park sits on the site of the former Wyandot Lake Adventure Park, which was purchased by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in 2006.
4.8 miS
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Field of Corn, Dublin
122 min walk • Field of Corn is a publicly funded art installation in the city of Dublin, Ohio. The installation consists of 109 concrete ears of corn positioned in rows and standing upright in a grassy field.
3.7 miS
Bridge
Dublin Link, Dublin
94 min walk • The Dublin Link is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Scioto River in Dublin, Ohio. The bridge is the only single-tower S-shaped suspension bridge in the world. The bridge connects Dublin's historic district and downtown on the west bank with the Bridge Street District partially complete, on the east bank.
5.2 miSW
40°5'15"N • 83°10'24"W
Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin
134 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
2.6 miE
40°9'28"N • 83°4'36"W
Visit Powell, Powell
66 min walk • City hall