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Furnace Run

Location: Summit County, Ohio. View location map
Construction: Summer 1999

Overview of the Problem

Furnace Run was diverted about 30 years ago such that all flow passed through a 2 acre lake before continuing downstream, thereby abandoning a portion of the old stream channel. The sediment accumulation rates were undesirably high in this system and became the impetus for this restoration project.

Restoration Solution

The restoration entailed establishing another channel such that most flow from this stream system does not enter the lake. Furnace Run is still connected to the lake such that about 20% of base flow and about 10 cfs will enter during bankfull storm events (about 4.5% of stream flow). Constructed and/or used : step/pools, meanders, vortex rock weirs, root wads, live branches, and rock toe protection.

After restoration

Project Contacts
Jeff Cole, Landscape Architect, Environmental Design Group, Inc. Dave Whited, Metro Parks

Additional Details

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Ohio Stream Restoration Projects

Click in the list below to find out details about a specific restoration project.

  1. Tinkers Creek
  2. Lazarro Run
  3. Furnace Run
  4. Mill Creek at Highland Hills
  5. Woodiebrook
  6. Grant Run
  7. Marsh Run
  8. Bear Run Tributary
  9. Darby Creek
  10. Brandywine
  11. East Fork of Mill Creek
  12. Dug Run
  13. Flat Rock Creek

 

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