National Register of Historic Places

O'Shaughnessy Dam and Bridge

Shawnee Hills, Delaware County, Ohio
Listed
July 4, 1990
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90000482

About this property

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 (for whom the dam was named). At the time, the reservoir was described as "the finest inland waterway in the United States." Located 10 miles (16 km) 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 (24,000,000 m3) over a surface area of 845 acres (3.42 km2). The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is located on the east bank of the reservoir, near the dam. In 1990, the dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

Shawnee Hills, Delaware County, Ohio
40.15380, -83.13708

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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When was O'Shaughnessy Dam and Bridge listed on the National Register?

O'Shaughnessy Dam and Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 4, 1990.

What type of historic resource is O'Shaughnessy Dam and Bridge?

O'Shaughnessy Dam and Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for O'Shaughnessy Dam and Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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