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Est. 1915 💧Protecting Southwest Ohio communities from flooding, preserving water through stewardship, and promoting enjoyment of our waterways. We are all about water. Protecting, Preserving, Promoting. mcdwater.org
Rain. Wind. Rising rivers. 🌧️💨💧 MCD is keeping an eye on the dams and river stages—stay safe out there!
🌊 First flood storage event of 2026.
Rising Twin Creek levels have activated Germantown Dam. The dam is now storing water to reduce downstream flooding and protect southwest Ohio.
This is the Miami Conservancy District system working exactly as designed. 💧
#FloodProtection #MiamiValley
Here's a little peaceful timeline cleanse
Stop taking water for granted. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.
💧 Germantown Dam Open House – Oct 22 | 2–5 PM
Come see 100+ years of flood protection up close!
🛠 Self-paced tour – history, water data, recreation, and expert chats
👷♂️ Chief Engineer remarks – 2:15 & 3:15
🍔 Hamburger wagon – 2–4 PM
⚾ Dayton Dragon’s mascot – 2–3 PM
🚛 Touch-a-Truck
Who wants a tour of the dam?
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
Who wants a tour of the dam?
Registration not required but encouraged. First 100 registrants will receive a special gift. Register here: forms.gle/o8xXC8Q8JHdQ...
Litter makes us bitter.
Germantown Dam repairs? Important. Taylor Swift engaged? Obviously more important. 💍💦 #TaylorDay
Did someone say river?
Everyone’s always talking about the Great Miami, Great Miami, Great Miami! 😉 The Stillwater River deserves just as much love. Only river in Ohio that is a National Water Trail & State Scenic River. World-class smallmouth; 60+ miles for paddlers; scenic falls
The Stillwater is every bit as great. 💙
Timeline cleanse #GreatMiamiRiver
And that is the funniest selfie in the photo wall that we've ever seen. We love it!
We're so happy you came to the tour! And hey, that's an American Toad.
On the Great Miami River this morning... American Rubyspot Damselfly. #waterislife
You won't believe what we found on the river today! We think everyday is River Clean Up Day, but especially the day our entire staff get out on the water. Making the river better!
Blue Fronted Dancer #invertebrate #GreatMiamiRiver
One of the world’s biggest trilobites was hiding in Ohio. In 1919, workers digging the Huffman Dam foundation unearthed a 450M year old trilobite — 14.5 inches. One of the largest ever found!
“Pete” now lives at the Smithsonian, but the story started here. #Trilobite #DaytonHistory #Ordovician
The Lockington Dam looks good this time of years when the native prairie is flowering.
🌧 Have questions about how MCD protects your community?
Want to understand just how big the 1913 flood was—or how we’ve kept it from happening again? We’re here to talk. Reach out, learn more, and get to know your flood protection system.
Because when the waters rise, preparedness matters.
Our hearts are with those in Texas facing catastrophic floods. Recovery will take time. This reminds us why we prepare here at home. For 100+ years, we have quietly protected SW Ohio preventing floods 2,150+ times. Learn how our system works 🔗 www.mcdwater.org/about-mcd/pr...
Ok, we can't help ourself. Why did the river bring a suitcase to work?
Because it was ready to streamline its career! 💼🌊
#InternationalJokeDay #DadJokesAndDams #MCDprotects #WaterYouLaughingAt
Here is another. Why don’t dams ever get invited to wild parties?
Because they always hold back! 🎉🛑💦
#InternationalJokeDay #DamnGoodJoke #MCDprotects #FloodProtectionWithAPunchline
Happy International Joke Day from your friends at MCD!
Why did the Great Miami River start a podcast?
Because it has current events to share! 🎙️💦
#InternationalJokeDay #GreatMiamiGiggles #MCDprotects #StreamOfLaughs #Damgoodjoke
🚧 TRAIL ALERT: The Great Miami River Trail near Miamisburg at Crains Run Park and south is impassable due to storm damage. The Stillwater Trail in Dayton near Ridge Ave Bridge also impacted. Our crews are clearing, but full access won't be restored before Monday. Signs posted. #MiamiValleyTrails
Go behind the scenes with us and meet the team protecting SW Ohio from floods every single day.
Great day to learn about old growth forest! #GreatMiamiRiver #ohio
We couldn't agree more.
