Tag: Hosey Dam
Planned river level adjustment postponed due to weather
Planned maintenance work on the St. Marys River has been postponed due to ice and snow conditions that would not allow crews to safely access the work area.
River level adjustment planned for maintenance work on the St. Marys River
Beginning on Friday, January 30, 2026, crews will open the Tainter Gate at the Hosey Dam to temporarily lower rivers to provide safe access for maintenance crews.
Temporary river adjustment at Hosey Dam for essential stormwater maintenance
Beginning Monday, December 2, 2024, will open the gate at the Hosey Dam, lowering the river levels so crews can perform essential upkeep on stormwater outfalls.
River levels adjusted for bridge/outfall inspections
Beginning Monday, November 13, 2023, the gate at the Hosey Dam will be opened to lower the river levels.
River levels to be adjusted for winter
This week, in preparation for winter, City Utilities will make the annual adjustments to lower the river levels by raising the Tainter gate at the Hosey Dam.
River level lowering – 8/24/2020
The City will be lowering the river levels to the non-recreational winter-time level beginning Monday, August 24, 2020.
New danger warning sign
One of the new danger warning signs posted around area river dams.
Warning signs installed near River Dams
More than 30 signs and buoys are being installed along the St. Joseph and Maumee rivers to promote awareness of the dangers of low-head (small) dams.
River levels return to normal pool
City Utilities crews will close the Tainter gate at the Hosey Dam on Friday, April 22, 2016.
Annual lowering of rivers begins Monday
City Utilities crews will open the Tainter gate at the Hosey Dam on Monday, November 16 allowing for the annual lowering of rivers.