The Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Scioto Area Corps Cooperating Association (SACCA) hosts events throughout the year at the Dams in Central Ohio.
SACCA support the mission, priorities and vision of the Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) through fundraising and and investing those funds in the best interest of the community in utilizing the benefits of US Army Corps of Engineers Parks and Programs.
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Movies at the Dam
Grab your chairs, blankets and the popcorn! It’s Movies at the Dam. Movies start at 9:30 pm.
Join the Alum Creek Park Rangers and our partners, SACCA, for some fun filled summer nights in the Below Dam Recreation Area.
June 17, 2023: Strange World!
July 15, 2023: Clifford the Big Red Dog
August 19, 2023: DC League of Superpets
September 16, 2023: The Jungle Book (8pm)
Concessions will be available through SACCA, all proceeds go to improving the recreation areas at Alum Creek!
Alum Creek Below Dam Recreation Area, 4189 Lewis Center Rd. Lewis Center, OH 43035
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Yoga at the Dam
All levels are welcome; costs is $20. Register here.
June 10, 2023 at 9 am
June 24, 2023 at 9 am
July 8, 2023 at 8 am
July 22, 2023 at 8 am
Alum Creek Visitors Center, 5905 Lewis Center Dr.
Alum Creek Dam Tours
Join the US Army Corps of Engineers for a behind-the-scenes Dam Tour to learn the history, how it was constructed, and its purpose.
Tours are May – September, most Saturdays and Sundays at Noon – 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Bonus tours are available on Memorial Day and Independence Day. Tours require climbing 100+ steps. Recommended for ages 6+. The cost is free!
Alum Creek Dam is located at 4189 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035. (Meet in the Below the Dam Recreation area)
Paddle with a Park Ranger
Join an US Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger to learn the ins and outs of kayaking! This is a beginner level, intro class to paddling.
The class will go over different paddle strokes, water safety, how to preform rescues and recoveries and you’ll get some experience paddling around in one of Alum Creek’s beautiful coves.
June 18, 2023
July 16, 2023
August 20, 2023
September 17, 2023
Details here. Spots are limited please call to RSVP-(740)548-6151
PLEASE BRING: Water, a life jacket and a kayak/paddle board of your own if you have it.
Kayaks will be available for use-Limited number available, first come, first served.
Find more upcoming events at the dams here!
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Just Another Dam Race and Fun Run on top of Alum Creek Dam
October 1 at 9 am – 12:00 pm
This race will be entirely on top of the Alum Creek Dam but benefit all six (6) Corps dams parks. Registration is $10-$40.
West Dam Parking Lot – ACS Lewis Center Road, Lewis Center
Alum Creek Below Dam Recreation Area
4189 Lewis Center Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
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