Hoover Dam in Blendon Township near Westerville Ohio dams the Big Walnut Creek to form the Hoover Memorial Reservoir. This reservoir is a major water source for the city of Columbus Ohio. It holds 20.8 billion US gallons (79000000 m3) of water and has a surface area of 3272 acres (13.24 km2) or about five square miles. The dam was dedicated in 1955. It was named for two brothers Charles P. Hoover and Clarence B.
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length (km)
787.298
elevation (μ)
277.673
height (cm)
28.6512
location
Westerville Ohio, Blendon Township Franklin County Ohio
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