Independence Dam State Park, State park on Maumee River in Defiance County, United States.
Independence Dam State Park extends across 591 acres along the Maumee River banks, featuring forest sections, canal ruins, and riverside recreational areas.
The park originated from a concrete dam construction in 1924, replacing an earlier wooden structure that supported the Miami and Erie Canal system.
The confluence of Maumee and Auglaize rivers within the park territory served as a central location for Native American tribes, including Ottawa and Shawnee nations.
The park maintains a four-lane boat ramp, hand-launch facilities, primitive camping areas, and hiking trails along the former Miami and Erie Canal towpath.
The Maumee River flowing through the park supplies 4,700 cubic feet of water per second, making it the second largest stream entering Lake Erie.
Location: Ohio
Inception: 1949
GPS coordinates: 41.29390,-84.28250
Latest update: March 16, 2025 02:44
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