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Lowering the Dam |
Kenmore
Construction Company began lowering the dam in mid-August, 2005,
removing sandstone blocks from the top three rows of the dam and
lowering the level of the river 2 feet at a time.
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August 15-Removing first blocks
from south side |
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August 17-blocks from 2nd row
removed (foreground) |
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August 30-notch
is 3 rows deep |
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A Change in Plans -
Remove the Dam |
While modifying the dam, Kenmore found a rock ledge at the
dam. OEPA, DOES, and the City of Munroe Falls agreed to
removed the dam completely, allowing the river to flow
freely and exposing a river feature that had been hidden for
over 100 years.
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Removal of the coffer dam on
the south (right), allowing the river to flow freely. Dam
blocks remain on the north (left). 10/05
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Munroe Falls rapids, south
side. 12/05 |
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In mid-late October, 2005,
the remaining dam blocks were removed from the south side.
The coffer dam diverting the water to the north side was
removed. For the first time in over 100 years, the river
flowed freely through Munroe Falls. |
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Dam Site - 2008 |
An abutment on the north side
has been reconstructed, providing an overlook of the newly
restored river. The new dam site park includes an
amphitheater constructed with dam blocks, an access path,
signs depicting the history of the dam, and plantings. The
dam site has become an attractive river access point, a
community centerpiece, where people come to enjoy the river.
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View From
South Side |
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View From
North Side |
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The City of Munroe Falls is
working on site plans for the south side, near one of the
streams that has been restored.
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Step
Carefully Along The River!
Watch
for uneven ground, steep unstable banks and soft sediment. |
(c) Copyright County of Summit 2008. All Rights Reserved. |
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