Explore the plan that shaped flood protection for the Miami Valley.
This first volume presents the foundational data, rationale, and scope behind the district’s flood control effort, offering a clear view of how engineers approached protecting Dayton and surrounding towns.
This edition, published in Dayton, Ohio in 1916, lays out the Letter of Transmittal, an introductory synopsis, and the full development of the plan. It explains why a retarding basin system was chosen, outlines the location and design of basins, and details how protection would be implemented across cities and rural areas. The book also includes lists, maps, and profiles that illustrate the flood history and the engineering approach behind the project.
- Describes the data and reasoning that informed the plan, including flood history and rainfall analysis.
- Details the retarding basins, their operation, and the expected effect on flood waves.
- Outlines the early design for dams, spillways, outlets, and associated infrastructure.
- Provides references to the accompanying illustrations and tables that support the plan.
Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century civil engineering, public works, and the origins of regional flood protection.